Humboldt is a biography of Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned German naturalist and explorer, written by Elbert Hubbard. The book explores the life and achievements of Humboldt, who is considered one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. Humboldt's explorations and discoveries in South America, Mexico, and the United States revolutionized the fields of geography, geology, and botany. Hubbard's biography delves into Humboldt's early life, his education, his travels, and his scientific contributions. The book also examines Humboldt's impact on the scientific community and his legacy in modern science. Humboldt is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of science and exploration.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Scientists, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103951.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.