The natural world of Lewis and Clark /

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"Dalton reexamines many of Lewis and Clark's discoveries, and their identification of new plants and animals, in the light of modern science to show their lasting biological significance. In clear, readily accessible terms, he relates the Expedition's observations to principles of eco...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Dalton, David A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri Press, ©2008.
Subjects:
Lewis and Clark Expedition > (1804-1806)
Natural history > West (U.S.)
NATURE > Essays.
NATURE > Reference.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Ecotourism.
Natural history.
West United States.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Mega-expectations
  • Flagship species
  • Missed opportunities
  • Cottonwood
  • Rain forests
  • Salmon
  • Clark's nutcracker and lewis's woodpecker
  • Greater sage-grouse and sage
  • Fossils
  • Missing pieces
  • Extra pieces
  • Climate change and the future of the american west.

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