About “Kosmos”
Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe is a scientific treatise written by Alexander von Humboldt. It originated as a lecture series at the University of Berlin and was published in five volumes between 1845 and 1862. The first volume offers a general description of nature, focusing on the physical properties of space and the Earth. The second volume covers the history of science. The work reflects Humboldt’s broad interests in natural philosophy and scientific inquiry. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1845