The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during the years 1849- '50- '51- '52 / J.M. Gilliss.

  • United States Naval Astronomical Expedition (1849-1852)
Date:
1856
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Publication/Creation

Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott, 1856.

Physical description

2 volumes : illustrations (some color), maps, plans ; 30 cm

Notes

Includes indexes

Contents

I. Chile: its geography, climate, earthquakes, government, social condition, mineral and agricultural resources, commerce, &c., &c. [with Appendfices A, B, C] / by J. M. Gilliss -- II. Report of journeys across the Andes and pampas of the Argentine provinces / by Archibald MacRae. Appendices: D. Minerals / by L. J. Smith. E. Indian remains / by T. Ewbank. F. Zoology: Mammals / by S. F. Baird. Birds / by J. Cassin. Reptiles, fishes, Crustacea / by C. Girard. Shells. / by A. A. Gould. G. Botany: Dried plants / by Asa Gray. Living plants and seeds / by W. D. Brackenridge. H. Paleontology: Fossil mammals / by J. Wyman. Fossell shells / by T. A. Conrad.

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  • Vols. 1-2

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  • Vol. 1

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  • Vol. 2

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    ANA.79.AA8
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