Equinoctial Regions Of America V3 - Alexander von Humboldt - Bog

Equinoctial Regions Of America V3 is a book written by the renowned explorer and naturalist Alexander Von Humboldt. The book is a detailed account of his travels and observations of the equatorial regions of South America during the early 19th century. Humboldt's scientific approach to exploration is evident throughout the book as he describes the geography, geology, flora, and fauna of the regions he visited. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the equatorial regions, including the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Basin, and the Caribbean coast. Humboldt's vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered during his travels make this book a fascinating read for anyone interested in exploration, science, or history. The third volume of the series covers his journey through the Orinoco River and the surrounding regions. Overall, Equinoctial Regions Of America V3 is a classic work of scientific exploration that provides valuable insights into the natural world and the history of South America.The town of the Havannah, properly so called, surrounded by walls, is only 900 toises long and 500 broad; yet more than 44,000 inhabitants, of whom 26,000 are negroes and mulattoes, are crowded together in this narrow space. A population nearly as considerable occupies the two great suburbs of Jesu-Maria and La Salud.* (* Salud signifies Health.) The latter place does not verify the name it bears; the temperature of the air is indeed lower than in the city but the streets might have been larger and better planned. Spanish engineers, who have been waging war for thirty years past with the inhabitants of the suburbs (arrabales), have convinced the government that the houses are too near the fortifications, and that the enemy might establish himself there with impunity. But the government has not courage to demolish the suburbs and disperse a population of 28,000 inhabitants collected in La Salud only.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.