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PERSONAL NARRATIVE of TRAVELS to the EQUINOCTIAL REGIONS of the NEW CONTINENT, during the years 1799-1804. By ALEXANDER DE HUMBOLDT and Aimé BONPLAND. Translated into English by HELEN MARIA WILLIAMS. In 7 Vols. 8vo. price 61. Bds. By the same Author,

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