Kunth was a close confidant of Alexander Georg von Humboldt, the head of the family. After Humboldt's early death in 1779, Kunth assumed the responsibility of advising his widow, Marie-Elisabeth, and managing her estate.
About the Climb. Once inside the Statue of Liberty, you can explore the museum in the pedestal and then begin the climb to the crown. The climb itself is strenuous -- 354 steps, equivalent to 20 stories -- and only recommended for people in good physical health. Inside the statue stairwell is quite cramped, as the steps are only 19 inches wide and very steep.
How many steps are in a mile depend on how long your stride is. The average person usually takes a stride of two and a half feet. If your stride is two and a half feet then it will take you around two thousand steps to walk a mile. If you would like to know how many steps you take in a day you can purchase a pedometer.