Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe V4 1858 is a book written by Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned German naturalist and explorer. This book is the fourth volume of his masterpiece, Cosmos, which is a comprehensive study of the physical universe. In this volume, Humboldt continues his exploration of the cosmos, delving into the mysteries of the celestial bodies and their interactions with each other. He discusses the laws of gravitation, the formation of the solar system, and the properties of the ...
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Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe V4 1858 is a book written by Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned German naturalist and explorer. This book is the fourth volume of his masterpiece, Cosmos, which is a comprehensive study of the physical universe. In this volume, Humboldt continues his exploration of the cosmos, delving into the mysteries of the celestial bodies and their interactions with each other. He discusses the laws of gravitation, the formation of the solar system, and the properties of the planets, moons, and asteroids. Humboldt also examines the nature of comets and meteorites, and their impact on the evolution of the universe.Furthermore, Humboldt discusses the Earth's atmosphere and the role it plays in supporting life on our planet. He explores the different climates and weather patterns, and how they are affected by the Earth's rotation and the position of the sun. He also examines the geological features of the Earth, such as mountains, valleys, and oceans, and how they were formed over time.Overall, Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe V4 1858 is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the physical universe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in astronomy, geology, or the natural world in general.Four of Five Volumes. Translated By E.C. Otte, B.H. Paul and W.S. Dallas. Bohn's Scientific Library. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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