The Invention of Nature: The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt the Lost Hero of Science
- Publisher : John Murray
- Illustrations : col plates, b/w text figs
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Description:
Humboldt (1769-1859) amongst other discoveries and expeditions predicted human-induced climate change as early as 1800, this book traces his ideas as they go on to revolutionize and shape science, conservation, nature writing, politics, art and the theory of evolution.