Humboldt and Jefferson A Transatlantic Friendship of the Enlightenment

Humboldt and Jeffersonexplores 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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Main Author Rebok, Sandra
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Charlottesville University of Virginia Press 2014
Edition1
SeriesCARAF Books: Caribbean and African Literature translated from the French
Subjects
HISTORY
History of Science & Technology
Humboldt, Alexander von
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769–1859
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743–1826
Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
SCIENCE
Scientific expeditions
United States
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1: Biographical Backgrounds 2: Humboldt’s Visit to the United States 3: Transatlantic Experiences 4: A Transatlantic Network of Knowledge and Ideas 5: Jefferson Presents His New Nation 6: Two Views of the Haitian Revolution 7: Engagement with the Natural World 8: Parallels and Discrepancies Epilogue Appendix Notes Bibliography Index
  • Introduction Acknowledgments Title Page, Copyright Page Contents Appendix Notes Bibliography Index Epilogue 8. Parallels and Discrepancies 7. Engagement with the Natural World 6. Two Views of the Haitian Revolution 4. A Transatlantic Network of Knowledge and Ideas 5. Jefferson Presents His New Nation 3. Transatlantic Experiences 2. Humboldt’s Visit to the United States 1. Biographical Backgrounds