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Title: Ideen zu einer Physiognomik der Gewächse
Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary: "Ideen zu einer Physiognomik der Gewächse" by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific publication written during the early 19th century. The book explores the relationship between plants and their environments, aiming to establish a framework for understanding the diversity of plant life based on geographic and climatic factors. Humboldt's work emphasizes the intricate connections between flora and the physical characteristics of the earth, contributing to early ecological thought. In this foundational text, Humboldt discusses the physiological features of various plant forms, categorizing them into sixteen principal types influenced by their climatic conditions. He vividly describes how different environments shape the characteristics, distribution, and beauty of plants, from tropical jungles to temperate forests, illustrating the impact of geography on life. The author intertwines observations from his extensive travels with philosophical reflections on nature, asserting that understanding vegetation reveals broader truths about the interconnectedness of life and the earth. Throughout the book, Humboldt's deep appreciation for nature is palpable, making it a rich source of insight into both botany and the philosophy of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
EBook No.: 22761
Published: Sep 24, 2007
Downloads: 323
Language: German
Subject: Phytogeography
Subject: Plant ecology
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ideen zu einer Physiognomik der Gewächse
Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary: "Ideen zu einer Physiognomik der Gewächse" by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific publication written during the early 19th century. The book explores the relationship between plants and their environments, aiming to establish a framework for understanding the diversity of plant life based on geographic and climatic factors. Humboldt's work emphasizes the intricate connections between flora and the physical characteristics of the earth, contributing to early ecological thought. In this foundational text, Humboldt discusses the physiological features of various plant forms, categorizing them into sixteen principal types influenced by their climatic conditions. He vividly describes how different environments shape the characteristics, distribution, and beauty of plants, from tropical jungles to temperate forests, illustrating the impact of geography on life. The author intertwines observations from his extensive travels with philosophical reflections on nature, asserting that understanding vegetation reveals broader truths about the interconnectedness of life and the earth. Throughout the book, Humboldt's deep appreciation for nature is palpable, making it a rich source of insight into both botany and the philosophy of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
EBook No.: 22761
Published: Sep 24, 2007
Downloads: 323
Language: German
Subject: Phytogeography
Subject: Plant ecology
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.