J M Bigelow / MAP BOTANICAL PROFILE REPRESENTING THE FOREST TREES ALONG 1854

Description: MAP: BOTANICAL PROFILE. REPRESENTING THE FOREST TREES ALONG THE ROUTE EXPLORED BY LIEUT. A.W. WHIPPLE, CORPS OF TOP. ENG. NEAR THE PARALLEL OF 35 NORTH LATTITUDE FROM FORT SMITH TO SAN PEDRO Author: Bigelow, J. M. (M.D.) Title: MAP: BOTANICAL PROFILE. REPRESENTING THE FOREST TREES ALONG THE ROUTE EXPLORED BY LIEUT. A.W. WHIPPLE, CORPS OF TOP. ENG. NEAR THE PARALLEL OF 35 NORTH LATTITUDE FROM FORT SMITH TO SAN PEDRO Publication: Philadelphia, PA: Wagner McGuigan, 4 Franklin Place, Philadelphia, 1853-1854 Description: Chart. Large hand-colored chart (49 in. x 23 in), self-explanatory in title. Some edgewear, light toning and fold creases, but fully intact, scarce record of botanical findings compiled while surveying for the Pacific Railway Survey. Good Plus. "Expedition botanist John M. Bigelow kept the purpose of the Whipple expedition—finding a railroad route from the Mississippi to the Pacific—in the forefront of his mind while examining plants. He documented how different species could be an asset to the creation of the railroad, noting that Douglas spruce (Abies douglasii) was plentiful, and could be used to make railroad ties, "equal, if not superior, to those of any other wood in the West." The expedition was one of six major expeditions that traversed through different parts of the country in search of a promising railroad route. Twelve scientists, including Bigelow, traveled with the expedition party along the 35th parallel through modern-day Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Spencer Baird, assistant-secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, recommended Bigelow for the position of botanist on the expedition." (National Museum of Natural History) The expedition was one of six major expeditions that traversed through different parts of the country in search of a promising railroad route. Twelve scientists, including (Dr. John Milton) Bigelow, traveled with the expedition party along the 35th parallel through modern-day Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Antoine Leroux, an experienced western guide knowledgeable of the Native American uses for plants, joined the expedition at Mojave territory in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Mojaves helped the scientists collect botanical, biological, and geological specimens, and believed that the railroad would result in a valuable trade route spanning their territory..." (National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.). Seller ID: 86786 Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 300 USD

Location: Eugene, Oregon

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