Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2

by Alexander von Humboldt, Aimé Bonpland

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PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY TO THE EQUINOCTIAL REGIONS OF THE NEW CONTINENT. - VOLUME 2. - CHAPTER 2.16. - LAKE OF TACARIGUA. HOT SPRINGS OF MARIARA. TOWN OF NUEVA VALENCIA DEL REY. DESCENT TOWARDS THE COASTS OF PORTO CABELLO.

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2004-12-01

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Public domain in the USA.

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South America -- Description and travel Voyages and travels Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 -- Travel -- South America Natural history -- South America Scientific expeditions F2201

About the authors

Alexander von Humboldt

1769–1859

A restless explorer and brilliant observer, he helped people see nature as one connected whole. His travels in Latin America and his sweeping book Kosmos made him one of the most influential scientific writers of the 19th century.

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Aimé Bonpland

1773–1858

A French botanist and explorer, he is best remembered for the groundbreaking expedition he made with Alexander von Humboldt through Latin America at the turn of the 19th century. His plant collecting and scientific work helped expand Europe’s understanding of the natural world.

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