Humboldt, Bonpland and 'missing the tide'
The Swedish frigate which was to convey M. Skioldebrand to Algiers, was expected at Marseilles toward the end of October. M. Bonpland and myself repaired thither with great celerity, for during our journey we were tormented with the fear of being too late, and missing our passage.
If only I knew who this excerpt reminds me of. ;D Maybe of the particular friend of a certain post-captain, RN? I like it when fandoms and RL cross.
PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF TRAVELS TO THE EQUINOCTIAL REGIONS OF AMERICA
DURING THE YEARS 1799-1804 Vol 1 BY ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT AND AIME BONPLAND.
Find all three volumes here.
Bless the project gutenberg!
If only I knew who this excerpt reminds me of. ;D Maybe of the particular friend of a certain post-captain, RN? I like it when fandoms and RL cross.
PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF TRAVELS TO THE EQUINOCTIAL REGIONS OF AMERICA
DURING THE YEARS 1799-1804 Vol 1 BY ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT AND AIME BONPLAND.
Find all three volumes here.
Bless the project gutenberg!