Humboldt et la redécouverte de la nature

Also known as Humboldt und die Neuentdeckung der Natur

German explorer and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was born two hundred and fifty years ago. This is an opportunity to retrace the eventful life of a pioneer of scientific exploration, whose astonishing capacity for work and impressive physical stamina enabled him to understand nature in its entirety.