The Eagle's Nest: Natural History and American Ideas, 1812-1842
by Porter, Charlotte M
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
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About This Item
Univ of Alabama Pr, 1986. Part of the "History of American Science and Technology Series". Very little has been written on the history of the natural sciences during the first part of the 19th century. Porter describes the pursuit of natural history in the United States following the War of 1812, discussing such prominent authors as Thomas Say, Charles Lucien Bonaparte, and Thomas Nuttall. . First Edition. Full Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.
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- Bookseller
- Ziern-Hanon Galleries (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- The Eagle's Nest: Natural History and American Ideas, 1812-1842
- Author
- Porter, Charlotte M
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Univ of Alabama Pr
- Date Published
- 1986
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- xyz
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