T h e N a T u r a l W o r l d o f
l e W i s a N d C l a r k
v
T h e N aT u r a l W o r l d o f
l e W i s a N d C l a r k
v
David A. Dalton
u N i v e r s i T y o f M i s s o u r i P r e s s
C o l u M b i a a N d l o N d o N
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Library of Congress Cataloging‑in‑Publication Data
Dalton, David A.
The natural world of Lewis and Clark / David A. Dalton.
p. cm.
Summary: “Dalton reexamines many of Lewis and Clark’s discoveries,
and their identiication of new plants and animals, in the light of modern
science to show their lasting biological signiicance. 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 and index.
ISBN 978‑0‑8262‑1766‑0 (alk. paper)
1. Natural history‑‑West (U.S.) 2. Lewis and Clark Expedition
(1804‑1806) I. Title.
QH104.5.W4D35 2007
508.78‑‑dc22
2007024967
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American National Standard for Permanence of Paper
for Printed Library Materials, Z39.48, 1984.
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