Robert Hermann Schomburgk Books

The 1848 volume offers an in-depth exploration of Barbados, detailing its history, geography, and political economy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the colony's development, highlighting significant events and trends that shaped its identity. This work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of Barbados during this period, including its economic structures and the interplay between geography and societal changes.

Explore the rich and diverse world of Guiana's fish with this stunning natural history book. Part II of Robert Hermann Schomburgk's magnum opus features beautiful illustrations and detailed descriptions of hundreds of species. A valuable resource for scientists, anglers, and nature enthusiasts alike.

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of British Guiana, presenting insights from a notable surveyor and traveler. It serves as the first in-depth account of the colony, capturing its geography, culture, and the experiences encountered during the author's journey in 1840.

Vorliegendes Buch beschreibt die erste Reise von Robert Hermann Schomburgk (1804-1865) nach Britisch-Guayana, die von der Londoner Geographischen Gesellschaft finanziert wurde und 1834 begann. Sie führte Schomburgk in die Stromgebiete des Amazonas und Orinoko, wo er die von Alexander von Humboldt begonnenen Forschungen abschloss. Die Ergebnisse dieser vierjährigen Expedition beschrieb Schomburgk erstmalig 1840 in den Schriften „Description of British Guiana, geographical and statistical„ und “Views in the interior of Guiana„, ein Jahr später gab sein Bruder Otto sie als “Reisen in Guiana und am Orinoko 1835-39" in deutscher Sprache heraus.