Humboldt and Jefferson : A Transatlantic Friendship of the Enlightenment /

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Humboldt and Jefferson explores the relationship between two fascinating personalities: the Prussian explorer, scientist, and geographer Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) and the American statesman, architect, and naturalist Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). In the wake of his famous expedition through...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rebok, Sandra (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2014.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826.
Humboldt, Alexander von, > 1769-1859.
Sciences - General.
Physical Sciences & Mathematics.
Scientific expeditions.
HISTORY > United States > Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
SCIENCE > History.
Expeditions scientifiques.
Sciences > General.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Biographical backgrounds
  • Humboldt's visit to the United States
  • Transatlantic experiences
  • A transatlantic network of knowledge and ideas
  • Jefferson presents his new nation
  • Views of the Haitian revolution
  • Engagement with the natural world
  • Parallels and discrepancies
  • Epilogue.

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