by Andrea Wulf · Büchergilde Gutenberg, Bertelsmann Verlag · tapa dura · ISBN 9783763269402
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In this insightful biography, Andrea Wulf brings Alexander von Humboldt's extraordinary life back into focus: his prediction of human-induced climate change; his daring expeditions to the highest peaks of South America and the anthrax-infested steppes of Siberia; his relationships with iconic figures, including Simón Bolívar and Thomas Jefferson; and the lasting influence of his writings on Darwin, Wordsworth, Goethe, Muir, Thoreau, and many others. Brilliantly researched and stunningly written, 'The Invention of Nature' reveals the myriad ways in which Humboldt's ideas form the foundation of modern environmentalism—and reminds us why they are as prescient and vital as ever.
