Humboldt and Jefferson A Transatlantic Friendship of the Enlightenment

• Main Author: Rebok, Sandra
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Charlottesville University of Virginia Press 2014
• Edition: 1
• Series: CARAF 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

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...