| | 1 | Author: | Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 | | | | | Natural philosopher, traveler. Humboldt served as a mining official of the Prussian Civil Service, until he became financially independent in 1796. Subsequently he traveled extensively in Europe, the western hemisphere, and Siberia, writing on geography, astronomy, zoology, botany, chemistry, and geomagnetism. His interests also extended to the study of languages and prehistory. | |
| | | Title: | Alexander von Humboldt Letters
| | | | Type: | Collection | | | | Format: | Microfilm | | | | Language: | English | German | | | | Dates: | 1804-1856 | | | | Extent: | 1 reel | | | | Abstract: | Includes 4 letters to George Bancroft. 25 October 1820 to 12 July 1828. American Indian and other languages | | | | Source: | Alexander von Humboldt Letters (Film 870.2) | | | | |
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| | | Subjects: | Linguistics and philology | |
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