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411 public-domain nature/gardening/animals books, summarised. Page 9 of 9.
The Welsh Pony, Described in two letters to a friend
Olive Tilford Dargan
This elegant, dual-letter correspondence celebrates the enduring spirit and historical pedigree of the Welsh mountain pony. It serves as both a scholarly appreciation of equine evolution and a personal tribute to an unforgettable companion.
The woods
Douglas Malloch
A rugged, rhythmic exploration of the American wilderness, these poems contrast the simple, hard-won wisdom of the lumber camp with the hollow complexities of city life.
Additions to the List of the Birds of Louisiana
Lowery, George H., Jr.
This scholarly record updates the known bird life of Louisiana, correcting and expanding upon previous surveys through years of rigorous field collection. It serves as a vital bridge between historical ornithological accounts and modern taxonomic understanding.
Taxonomy and Distribution of Some American Shrews
James S. (James Smith) Findley
This focused scientific monograph examines the classification and geographic range of various North American shrews, clarifying their biological relationships through precise physical measurement and comparative analysis.
Check-list of the Birds of Kansas
Harrison Bruce Tordoff
This detailed reference work catalogs the avian species of Kansas, providing a formal inventory of the state’s bird life as understood by researchers in the mid-1950s.
Neotropical Bats from Western México
Sydney Anderson
This investigation maps the northern frontiers of tropical fruit-eating bats, documenting how these winged creatures inhabit the deep canyons and varied ecosystems of Western Mexico. It is a precise record of biological expansion, revealing that these species reach significantly further north than previously…
Bees from British Guiana: Bulletin of the AMNH, Vol. XXXVIII, Art. XX, pp. 685-690
Theodore D. A. (Theodore Dru Alison) Cockerell
This technical bulletin serves as a precise, systematic guide to identifying the diverse bee species discovered within the lush jungle habitats of the Bartica District in British Guiana. It functions as both a catalog of biodiversity and a practical tool for the field naturalist.
Ohio Biological Survey, Bull. 10, Vol. 11, No. 6: The Ascomycetes of Ohio IV and V
Bruce Fink
This technical bulletin catalogs the diverse lichen flora found across Ohio, providing a meticulous, scientific survey of the Lecideaceae and Peltigeraceae families for researchers and field botanists.
Description of a New Softshell Turtle from the Southeastern United States
Robert G. (Robert Gravem) Webb
This short scientific report formally identifies and catalogs a previously unrecognized subspecies of softshell turtle, the Gulf Coast Smooth Softshell, found within the river systems of the American Southeast.
Geographic Variation in Red-backed Mice (Genus Clethrionomys) of the Southern Rocky Mountain Region
E. Lendell Cockrum
The red-backed mice of the Southern Rocky Mountains are examined through a lens of systematic biology to clarify their complex geographic distribution and taxonomic classification.
Subspeciation in the Meadow Mouse, Microtus montanus, in Wyoming and Colorado
Sydney Anderson
A rigorous biological survey maps how physical barriers, mountain valleys, and isolated populations shape the subtle evolutionary divergence of high-altitude meadow mice across the central Rocky Mountains.
The Canadian Entomologist, Vol. XII., No. 2, February 1880
Various
This is a collection of scientific correspondence and field observations from the nineteenth-century entomological community, documenting the painstaking work of classification and the emerging mysteries of insect behavior.
Geographic Variation in the Pocket Gopher, Cratogeomys castanops, in Coahuila, México
Rollin H. (Rollin Harold) Baker
Across the diverse soils and jagged mountain ranges of Coahuila, Mexico, hidden populations of fossorial rodents trace an intricate pattern of evolutionary divergence.
Mammals Obtained by Dr. Curt von Wedel from the Barrier Beach of Tamaulipas, Mexico
E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond) Hall
Two researchers fly to a remote barrier beach in Tamaulipas, Mexico, in 1950 to uncover its mammalian inhabitants and determine their relationship to mainland and Texas populations.
To Geyserland: Union Pacific-Oregon Short Line Railroads to the Yellowstone National Park
Edward F. Colborn
A traveler’s guide to the wonders of Yellowstone, this work captures the spirit of early twentieth-century exploration through the lens of a luxury rail and stagecoach tour.
Mammals from Tamaulipas, Mexico
Rollin H. (Rollin Harold) Baker
This zoological survey documents the distribution, physical characteristics, and natural history of native mammalian species across the varied ecological zones of Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Our Flowering Shrubs, and How to Know Them
Unknown
Discover the quiet elegance and hidden identities of sixty remarkable woody perennials through precise botanical descriptions and intimate portraits.
Some Spring Days in Iowa
Frederick John Lazell
Step away from the rush of the city into the quiet river valleys and sunlit woodlands where every unfolding bud and ringing bird song reveals the patient, vibrant life of the natural world.
Geographic Distribution of the Pocket Mouse, Perognathus fasciatus
J. Knox Jones
The small, elusive pocket mouse reveals the intricacies of its range through the quiet, meticulous labor of taxonomic classification. By examining subtle physical markers, this study maps the identity of a species across the American Great Plains.
Comments on the Taxonomy and Geographic Distribution of North American Microtines
E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond) Hall
The intricate dance of taxonomy often hinges on the smallest anatomical detail, as researchers reconcile conflicting historical records to map the true boundaries of North American lemmings and voles.
A New Subspecies of Lizard, Cnemidophorus sacki, from Michoacán, México
William Edward Duellman
A field biologist meticulously identifies and catalogs a previously unrecognized subspecies of lizard, Cnemidophorus sacki zweifeli, found within the arid scrub forests of the Tepalcatepec Valley in Michoacán, Mexico.
New West Indian Spiders: Bulletin of the AMNH, Vol. XXXIII, Art. XLI, pp. 639-642
Nathan Banks
A precise, systematic examination of tropical arachnid specimens reveals eight previously undescribed species collected across the Caribbean.
A New Species of Frog (Genus Tomodactylus) from Western México
Robert G. (Robert Gravem) Webb
This technical monograph documents the formal identification and classification of Tomodactylus saxatilis, a previously unknown frog species discovered in the rugged, high-altitude terrain of western Mexico.
The heathery
Andrews, Henry Cranke, active 1799-1828
A comprehensive botanical catalogue, this work serves as an essential reference for the identification and classification of the genus Erica, documenting the diverse appearances of these shrubs. It functions as a precise, visual, and descriptive archive for those interested in the natural history of heathers.
A New Species of Wood Rat (Neotoma) from Northeastern Mexico
Ticul Alvarez
This technical report formally identifies and classifies a distinct population of the White-throated woodrat found in the Sierra Madre Oriental. It serves as a foundational reference for mammalogists mapping biodiversity in northeastern Mexico.
Subspeciation in the Meadow Mouse, Microtus pennsylvanicus, in Wyoming, Colorado, and Adjacent Areas
Sydney Anderson
Small, elusive, and tied to the wet margins of the American West, the meadow mouse becomes the subject of a precise, systematic inquiry into how isolation shapes life.
The Fern Bulletin, October 1903: A Quarterly Devoted to Ferns
Various
This October 1903 issue of a specialized quarterly journal serves as a vital record of early twentieth-century American pteridology, documenting the collaborative efforts of field botanists to catalog, classify, and understand the distribution of ferns across North America.