A seven-volume English translation, published 1814 1829, of a major work describing Humboldt's 1799 1805 scientific expedition to South America.

Book III: 6. Mountains of New Andalusia. Valley of Cumanacoa. Summit of the Cocollar. Missions of the Chayma Indians; 7. Convent of Caripe. Cavern of the Guacharo. Nocturnal birds; 8. Departure from Caripe. Mountain and forest of Santa Maria. Missions of Catuaro. Port of Cariaco; 9. Physical constitution and manners of the Chaymas. Their languages. Filiation of the nations which inhabit New Andalusia. Pariagotoes seen by Columbus; Notes to Book III; Book IV: 10. Second abode at Cumana. Earthquake. Extraordinary meteors; 11. Passage from Cumana to La Guayra. Morro of New Barcelona. Cape Codera. Road from La Guayra to Caraccas; 12. General view of the provinces of Venezuela. Diversity of their interests. Town and valley of Caracas; 13. Abode at Caraccas. Mountains that surround the town. Excursion to the summit of the Silla. Indications of mines. Notes to Book IV; Supplement.