Humboldt and Bonpland at the foot of the volcano Chimborazo

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A picture of Alexander von Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland at the foot of Chimborazo. They attempted the ascent of the volcano, then said to be the tallest mountain on earth. They reached 18,000 ft (5,500 m) before a sheer cliff blocked further passage.

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