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  • 040 - Chapter 332 Part 10

    040 - Chapter 332 Part 10
    Feb 18 2026
    In the final volume of the captivating Personal Narrative, we follow the extraordinary journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they explore the rich landscapes of South and Central America and the Caribbean. Starting in Angostura, the capital of Spanish Guiana at the time, both men recover from a serious illness contracted during their travels along the Orinoco River. Once restored, they set off again, traversing Spanish Guiana and Venezuela before reaching the coastal settlement of Nueva Barcelona, from where their adventures lead them to Cuba and beyond. As in previous volumes, von Humboldt paints a vivid picture of their travels, detailing the diverse peoples, flora, fauna, and geology they encounter. Volume 3 also delves into the complex issue of slavery in Cuba and offers a geological overview of South America north of the Amazon and east of the northern Andes. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    24 min
  • 040 - Chapter 332 Part 10

    040 - Chapter 332 Part 10
    Feb 18 2026
    In Volume 3, the gripping conclusion of the Personal Narrative series, we follow the remarkable journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they traverse the vibrant landscapes of South and Central America, along with the Caribbean. Their adventure begins in Angostura, the former capital of Spanish Guiana, where both men recover from a debilitating fever contracted during their expedition along the Orinoco River. Once revitalized, they set out again, making their way back through Spanish Guiana and Venezuela to the coastal town of Nueva Barcelona before embarking on a new leg of their journey to Cuba and beyond. Richly detailed, von Humboldts narrative paints a vivid picture of the people, flora, fauna, and geological wonders they encounter along the way. This volume also delves into the complex issues of slavery in Cuba and offers an insightful geological overview of the regions of South America north of the Amazon and east of the Andes. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    24 min
  • 039 - Chapter 332 Part 9

    039 - Chapter 332 Part 9
    Feb 17 2026
    In the final volume of the captivating Personal Narrative, we follow the extraordinary journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they explore the rich landscapes of South and Central America and the Caribbean. Starting in Angostura, the capital of Spanish Guiana at the time, both men recover from a serious illness contracted during their travels along the Orinoco River. Once restored, they set off again, traversing Spanish Guiana and Venezuela before reaching the coastal settlement of Nueva Barcelona, from where their adventures lead them to Cuba and beyond. As in previous volumes, von Humboldt paints a vivid picture of their travels, detailing the diverse peoples, flora, fauna, and geology they encounter. Volume 3 also delves into the complex issue of slavery in Cuba and offers a geological overview of South America north of the Amazon and east of the northern Andes. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    20 min
  • 039 - Chapter 332 Part 9

    039 - Chapter 332 Part 9
    Feb 17 2026
    In Volume 3, the gripping conclusion of the Personal Narrative series, we follow the remarkable journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they traverse the vibrant landscapes of South and Central America, along with the Caribbean. Their adventure begins in Angostura, the former capital of Spanish Guiana, where both men recover from a debilitating fever contracted during their expedition along the Orinoco River. Once revitalized, they set out again, making their way back through Spanish Guiana and Venezuela to the coastal town of Nueva Barcelona before embarking on a new leg of their journey to Cuba and beyond. Richly detailed, von Humboldts narrative paints a vivid picture of the people, flora, fauna, and geological wonders they encounter along the way. This volume also delves into the complex issues of slavery in Cuba and offers an insightful geological overview of the regions of South America north of the Amazon and east of the Andes. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    20 min
  • 038 - Chapter 332 Part 8

    038 - Chapter 332 Part 8
    Feb 16 2026
    In Volume 3, the gripping conclusion of the Personal Narrative series, we follow the remarkable journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they traverse the vibrant landscapes of South and Central America, along with the Caribbean. Their adventure begins in Angostura, the former capital of Spanish Guiana, where both men recover from a debilitating fever contracted during their expedition along the Orinoco River. Once revitalized, they set out again, making their way back through Spanish Guiana and Venezuela to the coastal town of Nueva Barcelona before embarking on a new leg of their journey to Cuba and beyond. Richly detailed, von Humboldts narrative paints a vivid picture of the people, flora, fauna, and geological wonders they encounter along the way. This volume also delves into the complex issues of slavery in Cuba and offers an insightful geological overview of the regions of South America north of the Amazon and east of the Andes. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    19 min
  • 038 - Chapter 332 Part 8

    038 - Chapter 332 Part 8
    Feb 16 2026
    In the final volume of the captivating Personal Narrative, we follow the extraordinary journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they explore the rich landscapes of South and Central America and the Caribbean. Starting in Angostura, the capital of Spanish Guiana at the time, both men recover from a serious illness contracted during their travels along the Orinoco River. Once restored, they set off again, traversing Spanish Guiana and Venezuela before reaching the coastal settlement of Nueva Barcelona, from where their adventures lead them to Cuba and beyond. As in previous volumes, von Humboldt paints a vivid picture of their travels, detailing the diverse peoples, flora, fauna, and geology they encounter. Volume 3 also delves into the complex issue of slavery in Cuba and offers a geological overview of South America north of the Amazon and east of the northern Andes. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    19 min
  • 037 - Chapter 332 Part 7

    037 - Chapter 332 Part 7
    Feb 15 2026
    In the final volume of the captivating Personal Narrative, we follow the extraordinary journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they explore the rich landscapes of South and Central America and the Caribbean. Starting in Angostura, the capital of Spanish Guiana at the time, both men recover from a serious illness contracted during their travels along the Orinoco River. Once restored, they set off again, traversing Spanish Guiana and Venezuela before reaching the coastal settlement of Nueva Barcelona, from where their adventures lead them to Cuba and beyond. As in previous volumes, von Humboldt paints a vivid picture of their travels, detailing the diverse peoples, flora, fauna, and geology they encounter. Volume 3 also delves into the complex issue of slavery in Cuba and offers a geological overview of South America north of the Amazon and east of the northern Andes. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    21 min
  • 037 - Chapter 332 Part 7

    037 - Chapter 332 Part 7
    Feb 15 2026
    In Volume 3, the gripping conclusion of the Personal Narrative series, we follow the remarkable journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they traverse the vibrant landscapes of South and Central America, along with the Caribbean. Their adventure begins in Angostura, the former capital of Spanish Guiana, where both men recover from a debilitating fever contracted during their expedition along the Orinoco River. Once revitalized, they set out again, making their way back through Spanish Guiana and Venezuela to the coastal town of Nueva Barcelona before embarking on a new leg of their journey to Cuba and beyond. Richly detailed, von Humboldts narrative paints a vivid picture of the people, flora, fauna, and geological wonders they encounter along the way. This volume also delves into the complex issues of slavery in Cuba and offers an insightful geological overview of the regions of South America north of the Amazon and east of the Andes. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    21 min