Alexander von Humboldt: And the Botanical Exploration of the Americas

Recording Alexander von Humboldts historic expedition to the Americas and Cuba - hailed by many as the scientific discovery of America - these intricate and delicately tinted prints reveal his revolutionary findings as he traveled through jungles, across rivers, and over mountainous terrain. The illustrations in the book give the English and Latin botanical names of the plants and are followed by an exhaustive index. Internationally renowned botanist H. Walter Lack lends his expertise to a fascinating essay that discusses Humboldts significant contributions to the world of botany and scientific research. Technically precise, the prints are equally appealing to anyone who appreciates fine art and botanical illustration. Review "The book has beautiful illustrations of his journeys, including when he climbed what was then believed to be the worlds tallest peak, Chimborazo in Ecuador. The real gems in the book, however, are the richly colored prints of artistic renderings of the plants he documented along the way, as well as photographs of the specimens he retained for study in Europe." -Daily Beast About the Author H. WALTER LACK is a professor at the Free University of Berlin. He is the author of numerous books on botanical illustrations, including Jardin de la Malmaison: Empress Josephines Garden and Florilegium Imperiale (both by Prestel).

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