ISBN: 9780670037759 - the humboldt current: nineteenth-century exploration and the roots of american environmentalism (20 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A masterly and beautifully written account of the impact of Alexander von Humboldt on nineteenth-century American history and culture The naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) achieved unparalleled fame in his own time. Today, however, he and his enormous legacy to American thought are virtually unknown. In The Humboldt Current, Aaron Sachs traces Humboldt's pervasive influence on American history through examining the work of four explorers--J. N. Reynolds, Clarence King, George Wallace, and John Muir--who embraced Humboldt's idea of a chain of connection uniting all peoples and all environments. A skillful blend of narrative and interpretation that also discusses Humboldt's influence on Emerson, Whitman, Thoreau, Melville, and Poe, The Humboldt Current offers a colorful, passionate, and superbly written reinterpretation of nineteenth-century American history.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A masterly and beautifully written account of the impact of Alexander von Humboldt on nineteenth-century American history and culture The naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) achieved unparalleled fame in his own time. Today, however, he and his enormous legacy to American thought are virtually unknown. In The Humboldt Current, Aaron Sachs traces Humboldt's pervasive influence on American history through examining the work of four explorers--J. N. Reynolds, Clarence King, George Wallace, and John Muir--who embraced Humboldt's idea of a chain of connection uniting all peoples and all environments. A skillful blend of narrative and interpretation that also discusses Humboldt's influence on Emerson, Whitman, Thoreau, Melville, and Poe, The Humboldt Current offers a colorful, passionate, and superbly written reinterpretation of nineteenth-century American history.…

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Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hard Cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. Hardcover; remainder mark on lower edge; o/w in near fine condition.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 496 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. fine book in a fine dust jacket. Full number line on copyright page, indicating first edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Viking Adult, 2006. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good. Ex-library copy. Has typical library markings.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. 486 pages; Yellowing to pages. Stains to exterior edge of pages only. Otherwise in Very Good condition. No writing or major defects.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Viking, 2006. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Viking Adult, 2006. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new with black publisher mark on bottom page end. Dust jacket is like new with sticker residue on back cover.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Zustand: FINE. First printing. While almost forgotten now, Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) 'was a towering figure of his time - scientist, explorer, and polymath, imbued with Enlightenment ideas - and he left a profound impact on the intellectual life of 19th century America.' Sachs traces HumboldtÕs influence on American history, focusing on the lives of several 19th-century explorers, including J. N. Reynolds, who explored the South Seas from 1829 to 1831; Clarence King, first director of the U.S. Geological Survey; George Melville, Arctic explorer and chief engineer of the U.S. Navy; and John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club and explorer of Alaska and Siberia. Among the writers and artists who were influenced by Humboldt were Emerson, Whitman, Thoreau, Melville, Poe, and Frederic Church. Illustrated with photographs. Includes a chronology, extensive notes and bibliography, index. xii, 496 pp. Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Top edge of back panel of dust jacket creased with no rub marks or tears, faintly yellowed text, still almost new. ISBN 0670037753. Illustrated, 496 pages. Book.