Naturalists Guide to the Americas - Hardcover

Naturalists Guide to the Americas

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Naturalists Guide to the Americas' is an exhaustive and pioneering survey of the ecological landscapes and biological diversity across the Western Hemisphere. Compiled under the direction of Victor E. Shelford and the Ecological Society of America, this comprehensive work serves as both a scientific inventory and a passionate call for the preservation of natural habitats. Covering vast territories from the Arctic regions of North America to the tropical environments of Central America and the Caribbean, the guide details the unique flora, fauna, and geographical features of various states, provinces, and countries.Organized with meticulous detail, the text provides a snapshot of the Americas' natural conditions in the early 20th century. It examines the distribution of plant and animal life, the status of existing preserves, and the urgent need for further conservation efforts to protect remaining wilderness areas. This volume is a monumental achievement in the field of ecology, offering invaluable insights for naturalists, environmental historians, and conservationists interested in the historical state of the continent's ecosystems. 'Naturalists Guide to the Americas' remains a foundational text for understanding the origins of the American conservation movement and the complex relationships between species and their environments.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025859422

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