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Andrea Wulf

The Invention of Nature Alexander von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf

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"The Invention of Nature" offers an insightful journey into the life and ideas of Alexander von Humboldt, a prussian polymath, geographer, and naturalist of the 18th and 19th centuries. Often considered as the father of environmentalism, Humboldt's profound understanding of the natural world laid the groundwork for how we view nature today.

Author Andrea Wulf masterfully brings to life Humboldt's adventurous explorations, from climbing the highest volcano in the world to journeying through the jungles of South America. She paints a vivid picture of a man who recognized nature as an interconnected global force, a concept far ahead of his time. Humboldt was the first to understand and explain ecological phenomenon such as human-induced climate change and deforestation.

Wulf's narrative also explores how Humboldt's groundbreaking ideas influenced other significant minds, including Charles Darwin, John Muir, and Henry David Thoreau, and continues to impact environmental consciousness and science today.

"The Invention of Nature" provides a thrilling exploration of how one man's insatiable curiosity about the world shaped modern environmentalism, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, science, and the natural world.



The Invention of Nature Alexander von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf

The Invention of Nature Alexander von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf

Regular price   $13.86 Sale price   $9.55

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