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Wonderful article. I agree. What a stellar polymath in his age of generalists when there was still a chance that one person could encompass the bulk of "natural science" You've done us all a service in bringing this figure back to our attentions! Humboldt seems truly inspirational.

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Thank you! I agree, Humboldt is a truly extraordinary figure.

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This is the most fascinating article you have written thus far, kudos to you for your research and for reawakening interest in this remarkable scientist and visionary.

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Thank you so much!

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The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World is a nonfiction book released in 2015, by the historian Andrea Wulf

I can really recommend this book.

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I heartily concur, it's a spectacular read!

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