In this article we treat some elements of the Modern Geograhy, a view of the reflections above the heritage of Humbolt and about his followers, who were in expeditions by America along the 19th century. Across the work of these scientists it is possible perceive the effort of interconnecting fields of the knowledge that were dichotomized by the modern science, the reason and artistic languages. Nowadays, it's perceptible a way of the Geography in pursuit of a new scientific base to comprehend the phenomenon complexity. In this context, it is confirmed and revitalized the requirement of reflections about the naturalists from 19th century.
Geography; Complexity; Naturalist-travellers
