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The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Kirkus Prize · 2015 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction | 2015 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Andrea Wulf's biography of Alexander von Humboldt argues that the German naturalist invented the modern conception of nature as an interconnected web of life, influencing Darwin, Wordsworth, Goethe, and Thoreau. Shortlisted for the Kirkus Prize.
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