This book chronicles the zoological and botanical discoveries of an expedition commissioned by the U.S. War Department in 1853 to explore railroad routes across California. The author details the rich biodiversity of the region, providing insights into the animal and plant life that flourished there in the mid-19th century. Along with meticulous scientific descriptions, the book offers captivating accounts of the expedition's encounters with Native American tribes and the challenges of traversing California's diverse terrain. It presents a valuable historical record of the natural and cultural landscape of California before significant human impact, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the ecology, history, and exploration of the American West.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the zoological and botanical discoveries of an expedition commissioned by the U.S. War Department in 1853 to explore railroad routes across California. The author details the rich biodiversity of the region, providing insights into the animal and plant life that flourished there in the mid-19th century. Along with meticulous scientific descriptions, the book offers captivating accounts of the expedition's encounters with Native American tribes and the challenges of traversing California's diverse terrain. It presents a valuable historical record of the natural and cultural landscape of California before significant human impact, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the ecology, history, and exploration of the American West. 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 9781334038358_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334038358
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334038358
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 36 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.07 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk133403835X
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