Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey ?made Under the Direction of the Secretary of the Interior /by W, (Paperback)

This is Volume 2 of the “Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, ” conducted under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior and led by William H. Emory. Published in 1857, this detailed report provides invaluable insights into the natural history of the American Southwest during the mid-19th century. This volume focuses specifically on botany, detailing the plant life encountered during the survey.

Authored by a team of prominent scientists including Spencer Fullerton Baird, T.A. Conrad, George Englemann, Charles FrÃ(c)deric Girard, James Hall, Charles Christopher Parry, Arthur Schott, and John Torrey, this report showcases detailed observations and scientific classifications of the flora in the region.

“Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey” is a crucial resource for historians, botanists, and anyone interested in the early scientific exploration of the American West, offering a unique glimpse into a pivotal period of geographical and biological discovery.

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