I second the recommendation of this book. I also read this year a historical novel that features Humboldt which provided an engrossing opportunity to experience

I second the recommendation of this book. I also read this year a historical novel that features Humboldt which provided an engrossing opportunity to experience his world in a different way. Also highly recommended. David Kehlmann, Measuring the World https://www.amazon.com/Measuring-World-Novel-Daniel-Kehlmann/dp/0307277399/ https://www.amazon.com/Measuring-World-Novel-Daniel-Kehlmann...