The Adventures of Alexander Von Humboldt by Andrea Wulf

The Adventures of Alexander Von Humboldt

Andrea Wulf with Lillian Melcher (Illustrator)

272 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction graphic novel history science adventurous informative slow-paced
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The Adventures of Alexander Von Humboldt by Andrea Wulf is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of science, history, and adventure, offering a rich and visually stunning account of a pioneering explorer's groundbreaking journey that will inspire and educate readers with its themes of interconnectedness and the natural world.

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A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR From the New York Times bestselling author of The Invention of Nature, comes a breathtakingly illustrated and brilliantly evocative recounting of Alexander Von Humboldt's five year expedition in South America...

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3.93
based on 99 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 88%

informative: 88%

inspiring: 41%

funny: 29%

hopeful: 17%

lighthearted: 17%

reflective: 17%

mysterious: 5%

sad: 5%


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22% of readers chose slow
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