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The Story of Alexander von Humboldt and his amazing exploration of the Orinoco River in 1799 Written by ROBERT MULLER .
Introduced and narrated by David Attenborough
Humboldt was a genius. He was the first truly scientific explorer. He was the father of modern geography. He was an aristocrat with money. But by the time he had completed his researches and travels he was broke. Perhaps rarely has a private fortune been so well spent. On his journey through Venezuela he studied gigantic electric eels for the first time; he brought back the deadly Indian poison curare; he collected thousands of plant specimens; and he proved conclusively there was a natural waterway linking the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers.
Director FRED BURNLEY
Producer MICHAEL LATHAM

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Alexander von Humboldt
Written By:
Robert Muller
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David Attenborough
Producer:
Michael Latham
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