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Letters of Alexander von Humboldt: Written between the Years 1827 and 1858, to Varnhagen von Ense; Together with Extracts from Varnhagen’s Diaries, and Letters from Varnhagen and Others to Humboldt

By Alexander Von Humboldt

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2009
ISBN
9780511694035, 9781108004619
DOI
10.1017/CBO9780511694035
Google Books ID
Xhb_PwAACAAJ
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5137168 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Library Collection - History
Edition
1
Pages
365\365
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Ludmilla Assing, the niece of Varnhagen von Ense, was the editor of this selection of letters from Alexander von Humboldt to her uncle - to who Humboldt had entrusted the preservation of their correspondence - in the period 1827-58. First published in 1860, Letters of Alexander von Humboldt also contains letters from Varnhagen and other distinguished correspondents to Humboldt. Some passages from Varnhagen's diary are also included to supply a vivid commentary on the letters, which present detailed records of Humboldt's life, activity, and habits of thought, and contain materials of unquestionable importance for portraying an accurate picture of his mind and character. The other letters contained in the volume illustrate his worldwide circle of correspondents. This collection was published after the deaths of both Varnhagen and Humboldt. Explanatory notes and a full index of names accompany this authorised translation from the original German.

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