The natural world of Lewis and Clark /

"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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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Author: Dalton, David A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri Press, 2008
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:"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 ecology, genetics, physiology, and animal behavior"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 244 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-240) and index.
ISBN:9780826266071
082626607X
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.