Whipple ives (6 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. City Schools Reading Program. Color illustration on cover. Color illustrations. 160 pages. Pen and pencil markings on eps and contents pages. Ruth Ives and Tom Dunnington (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the findings of a unique expedition, providing new insights into ornithological diversity in the American West in the mid-19th century. Led by talented artist-naturalist John Mix Stanley under the command of Lieutenant A. W. Whipple, the expedition documented over 500 species of Western birds. During their journey, they traveled thousands of miles, traversing varied landscapes from Texas to California. The author meticulously describes each bird's plumage, song, behavior, and habitat, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the richness of the region's avian life. This volume is not just a historical record but an invaluable resource for ornithologists and naturalists, shedding light on the evolution and conservation of bird species in North America. 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. …

4to [30 x 24 cm]; vii, 193; 288 pp, 59 lithographed and engraved botanical plates (complete), including 24 of cactii, 10 of mosses, index to each part, large folding hand colored chart showing vegetation cross-sections. later cloth with printed title label on spine, light stain on margin of title, but overall clean, solid very good condition. Hasse 62. The surveys to produce a national railroad provided some of the most important natural history, geographical and ethnological information that has ever been made available and resulted in the important 12 volume set, of which this is volume IV, complete in itself. It consists of a report on the botany of the expedition, soil and productions along the route by J. M. Bigelow, cactaceae by George Englemann and J. M. Bigelow, descriptions by famous botanist John Torrey, mosses by W. S. Sullivant. and report on the zoology of the expedition. Wagner Camp Becker 263a. A picture of this book is available on request. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Dust Jacket. Hardcover; leather spine and corner tips, over marbled paper. TOC states Parts I-VI, Appendices A-N, but the volume only contains Parts I-IV. Part I, "Itinerary": All 13 plates & Woodcuts present, including 9 colorized plates. Part II, "Report of the Topological Features and Character of the Country": All plates & woodcuts present, including 1 colorized plate (plus 1 additional colorized plate not called for). Part III, "Report Upon the Indian Tribes": All plates & woodcuts present, including 8 colorized plates. Also includes a section on various indian language vocabulary. Part IV, "Report on the Geology of the Route": All plates and woodcuts present; including 1 colorized. There is also an "Extracts from [Preliminary] Report" section at the front. There are 3 large, color fold-out charts at the rear: Geological Sections and Geological Map. The largest of the Geological Section chart has a crease and a closed tear on one edge. On the Volume title page, there is a printing error, omitting the "R" in "Report". Foxing to the smaller of the Geological Sections; light foxing to the other two, mostly in the margins and on the verso. Else charts clean. The binding is worn, but intact. Spine gilt completely faded. Foxing to the endpapers & page edges. Light foxing throughout. Leaves had been pressed between a few pages, causing some staining. Inquire for additional details, as needed. Other volumes from this series are also available. This is a large, heavy book; Priority and/or International may require shipping over and above standard costs. ; 26A; 11-3/4 x 9".…

The map mainly covers the State of New Mexico.It depicts Fort Smith, Arkansas to the Rio Grande near Santa Fe, New Mexico; areas of Oklahoma and northern Texas., Size : 560x1296 (mm), 22.05x51.02 (Inches), Hand Colored Very Good, backed on acid free tissue paper for long term preservation.

Washington, 1856. 36,VII,136,76,164 pp. 22 lithogr.plts (20 col.), 8 charts & 3 fold.maps. H.calf, worn.Text little browned. 1 folding map taped. A.o. Report of the Indian Tribes, traditions, superstitions etc. With nice lithographed plates showing towns, sceneries & indian artifacs.