The natural world of Lewis and Clark / David A. Dalton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dalton, David A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural history--West (U.S.).

Natural history.

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806).

Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri Press, c2008.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

Intro

The Natural World of Lewis and Clark

Contents

Illustrations

Preface

1. Mega-expectations

2. Flagship Species

3. Missed pportunities

4. Cottonwood

5. Rain Forests

6. Salmon

7. Clark's Nutcracker and Lewis's Woodpecker

8. Greater Sage-grouse and Sage

9. Fossils

10. Missing Pieces

11. Extra Pieces

12. Climate Change and the Future of the American West

Concluding Remarks

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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

ISBN:

0-8262-6607-X

OCLC:

646756089