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Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent, During the Years 1799-1804 Author: Humboldt, Alexander de and Aimé Bonpland Place: London Publisher: Longman, Hurst, et al Date: 1814-1829 Description: 7 volumes. Translated from the original French by Helen Maria Williams. 8 maps and charts, 7 of which are folding. (8vo) 21.3x14 cm (8½x5½"), period blue quarter-calf and marbled paper-covered boards. First English Edition. Originally written in French and published as 'Voyage aux Regions Equinoxiales de Nouveau Continent' "On their famous travels, Humboldt and Bonpland studied the meteorological phenomena, physical geography, and the ancient and modern cultures of the regions they explored. At Callao, Humboldt measured the temperatures of the ocean current which came to bear his name. He also made investigation into the properties of guano, which ultimately led to its export to Europe. He used scientific instruments for a continuous survey in orography, meteorology and earth magnetism. Bonpland studied plant life in its environmental conditions and collected about 60,000 specimens, among them thousands of new species and genera." (Hill). Hill 848; Sabin 33770. Lot Amendments Condition: Mild rubbing and wear with spine lettering fading slightly; some repairs to title pages and other leaves, light foxing; light repair work to maps; very good. Item number: 344056