Abstract
This contribution discusses an hitherto unpublished letter written by Alexander von Humboldt to Thomas Jefferson. The letter offers us an illuminating insight into Humboldt’s personal, political and scientific networks and closes a gap in the correspondence between Humboldt and Jefferson.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Modern Languages and Literatures: Faculty Publications and Other Works |
Volume | 32 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Alexander von Humboldt
- Thomas Jefferson
Disciplines
- Modern Languages
- Modern Literature