Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe is a book written by Alexander von Humboldt in 1858. The book explores the physical nature of the universe and its various components, including the stars, planets, and galaxies. Von Humboldt presents a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific knowledge of his time, covering topics such as astronomy, geology, and meteorology. The book is divided into five volumes, with the first volume focusing on the structure and organization of the universe. Von Humboldt's writing style is highly descriptive and poetic, with vivid descriptions of the natural world that inspire a sense of wonder and awe. The book is considered a landmark work in the history of science and has had a profound influence on the development of modern astronomy and cosmology. It remains a classic of scientific literature and is widely regarded as one of the most important works in the field of natural philosophy.One of Five Volumes. Translated By E.C. Otte, B.H. Paul and W.S. Dallas. Bohn's Scientific Library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.