Life of Alexander von Humboldt : Compiled in Commemoration of the Centenary of his Birth (Paperback)

Translator's preface; Preface; Part I. Youth and Early Manhood: 1. Early home; 2. College life; 3. Official employment; 4. Weimar and Jena; 5. Thwarted plans and their ultimate accomplishment; Part II. Travels in America and Asia: Travels in America: 1. Preliminary remarks; 2. From Corunna to Puerto Cabello; 3. Expedition to the Orinoco; 4. Visit to Cuba; 5. Journey to Quito; 6. Quito; 7. From Quito to Mexico; 8. Mexico and the United States. Return home; 9. Home life; Travels in Asia: 1. Projected schemes; 2. Travels in Asiatic Russia; Appendix.