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Alexander von Humboldt

ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT (1769-1859) was a German polymath and explorer whose expeditions, ranging from the highest peaks in the Andes to the steppes of Siberia, laid the groundwork for the field of biogeography.
Selected Writings of Alexander von Humboldt
Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent

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Selected Writings of Alexander von Humboldt
Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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