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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is the captivating memoir of John Macoun, one of Canada's most prominent naturalists of the late 19th century. The son of Irish immigrants, Macoun left his home in 1850 and settled near Belleville, Ontario. There, he worked as a farmhand, and began his life-long study of plants. By the 1870s, Macoun had established himself as an expert botanist and joined a government-sponsored expedition to explore the Canadian prairies and establish a route for the Canadian Pacific Railway. His detailed observations on the flora and fauna of the region, undertaken with considerable hardship and even danger, were instrumental in shaping Canada's understanding of its own natural history. John Macoun's autobiography is not only an absorbing narrative of adventure and discovery, but also a valuable historical document that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of early Canadian exploration. It is a testament to the author's resilience, scientific curiosity, and deep love for the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333792602_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333792602
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