Political essay on the island of Cuba
The research Alexander von Humboldt amassed during his five-year trek through the Americas in the early 19th century proved foundational to the fields of botany and geology. But his visit to Cuba during this time yielded observations that extended far beyond the natural world. This title presents a...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Chicago Press
[2011]
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| Summary: | The research Alexander von Humboldt amassed during his five-year trek through the Americas in the early 19th century proved foundational to the fields of botany and geology. But his visit to Cuba during this time yielded observations that extended far beyond the natural world. This title presents a physical and cultural study of the island nation. |
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| Item Description: | "The translation in this edition is based upon the full text of the Alexander von Humboldt's two-volume Essai politique sur l'île de Cuba from 1826"--T.p. verso |
| Physical Description: | vi, 519 pages maps 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9780226465678 |