Forster Georg 1754-1794 / Leitzmann Albert 1867-1950
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This collection, 'Ausgewählte Kleine Schriften,' presents a selection of shorter writings by Georg Forster, the 18th-century German naturalist, ethnologist, travel writer, journalist, and revolutionary. Edited by Albert Leitzmann, a prominent scholar of German literature, this volume offers insights into Forster’s diverse intellectual pursuits and his significant contributions to science, literature, and political thought. Forster, renowned for his participation in Captain Cook’s second voyage and his subsequent writings on the South Pacific, was a key figure in the Enlightenment and a proponent of enlightened ideas. This compilation showcases the breadth of his interests and his engagement with the pressing issues of his time, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and readers interested in the intellectual history of the late 18th century and the development of scientific travel literature. Leitzmann’s editorial work provides further context, enhancing the value of this collection for modern readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
