Cosmos, sketch of a physical description of the universe / By Alexander von Humboldt. Translated [by Mrs. E.J. Sabine] under the superintendence of Lieut.-Col. Edward Sabine [the editor].

  • Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859. Kosmos. English
Date:
1849
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Credit: Cosmos, sketch of a physical description of the universe / By Alexander von Humboldt. Translated [by Mrs. E.J. Sabine] under the superintendence of Lieut.-Col. Edward Sabine [the editor]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS. Page THe AuTHOR’s PREFACE , A é ‘ ; e ° >) uU INTRODUCTION. On the different degrees of enjoyment offered by the aspect of Nature and the study ofherlaws . . 3 Limits and method of exposition of < Physical hr of the Bat ee 4 GENERAL VIEW OF NATURE. Introduction > . CELESTIAL PHENOMENA, Nebulee . . Sidereal systems . eye itis ee eee ee Pi Me oe e e e ° ® e ° 79 . [3 J e e . . 8l Planets 2 P ‘ s ‘ ‘ ‘ e bi 82 Satellites . r ss - . N s 3 k 86 Comets i e : - a . ‘ ; ° s OL Aerolites . £ E : ; x A n MM. 38 Zodiacal light oe ° ? , ; N wells Our sidereal system . The solar system
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