(Uncorrected Proof Copy) The Invention of Nature. The Adventures of Alexander Humboldt, the Lost Hero of Science.
by Wulf, Andrea
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Moray, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: John Murray, 2015. Perfect bound. Original wrappers printed in colour. Wrappers a little rubbed, a few light marks to the lower cover. Very good condition. Uncorrected proof copy of the best-seller that reintroduced naturalist Alexander von Humboldt to the English-speaking world and explored his influence on figures such as Thoreau, Darwin, and Muir. The Invention of Nature was awarded the Royal Society's Insight Investment Science Book Prize in 2016. This uncorrected proof is marked "not for sale or quotation" and contains blank pages in place of the index.
Details
- Seller
- Alembic Rare Books (GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 790
- Title
- (Uncorrected Proof Copy) The Invention of Nature. The Adventures of Alexander Humboldt, the Lost Hero of Science.
- Author
- Wulf, Andrea
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2015
- Keywords
- Biology|Natural History|Ecology|History & Philosophy of Science
Terms of Sale
Alembic Rare Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Alembic Rare Books
Biblio member since 2018
Moray
About Alembic Rare Books
We specialise in rare science books dating from the late Middle Ages to the 20th century, including first editions, signed copies, manuscripts, objects, and ephemera. We have particular expertise in natural history, genetics and evolution, anatomy, nuclear physics and the Manhattan Project, early computing, and women in science. We also carry books related to women's history and literature.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Uncorrected Proof
- An uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections. They are released prior...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...