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The natural world of Lewis and Clark [electronic resource] / David A. Dalton.

By: Dalton, David A.
Contributor(s): ebrary, Inc.
Publisher: Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri Press, c2008Description: xviii, 244 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 24 cm.Subject(s): Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) | Natural history -- West (U.S.)Genre/Form: Electronic books. DDC classification: 508.78 Online resources: An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view 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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-240) and index.

"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.

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Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2008. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.