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Hi Enchilada & All,

Thanks for posting the link Enchilada. The accounts of von Humboldt's observations (on all things, not just the astronomy related stuff) are very detailed and precise but equally beautifully expressed with an almost "innocent" air of wonderment.

It is old scientific "literature" at its very best -- a very easy and compelling read. It is interesting to also see his thoughts in Ch 10 on p9 2nd par about how he sees the possibility of Astronomy progressing so much further in the tropics etc.

Thanks very much again -- a very interesting read and I will explore more !


Best,

Les D