@article{Kutzinski2024, author = {Kutzinski, Vera M.}, title = {Off-road adventures}, series = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, volume = {XXV}, journal = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, number = {48}, editor = {Ette, Ottmar and Knobloch, Eberhard}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {2568-3543}, doi = {10.18443/367}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-646601}, pages = {65 -- 86}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This article focuses on the visual qualities of Alexander von Humboldt's statistical tables in his Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain (1808-1811, 2nd ed. 1825-1827) with special attention to how such composites of numbers, alphabetical script, and semiotic elements relate to narrative writing. I argue that Humboldt's tables/tableaus open up spaces inside his narrative that fragment the reading process, inviting new conversations, connections, and ideas.}, language = {en} }