Views of nature, or, Contemplations on the sublime phenomena of creation : with scientific illustrations / Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859. Bohn, Henry G. (Henry George), 1796-1884 Otté, E. C. (Elise C.) Baxter, George, 1804-1867. text London : H.G. Bohn, 1850 eng xxx, 452 p., [2] leaves of plates : Includes advertisements on lining-papers. Colour front. by G. Baxter. Includes bibliographical references. On steppes and deserts.-- On the cataracts of the Orinoco.-- Nocturnal life of animals in the primeval forest.-- Ideas for a physiognomy of plants.-- On the structure and mode of action of volcanos in different parts of the earth.-- Vital force, or The Rhodian genius.-- The plateau of Caxamarca, the ancient capital of the Inca Atahuallpa, and first view of the Pacific from the ridge of the Andes. Plant anatomy Physical geography. Science South America -- Description and travel.