This book documents the crustaceans collected by G. M. Dawson from 1878-9 in Vancouver and the Queen Charlotte Islands. The author, S. I. Smith, scrutinizes the features of each sample to meticulously categorize them. The findings expand upon what little was known about crustaceans in this region during that time, capturing a moment in history that has since been altered because of human impact on the environment. Smith's work not only serves as a valuable record but also underscores the significance of preserving marine ecosystems.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the crustaceans collected by G. M. Dawson from 1878-9 in Vancouver and the Queen Charlotte Islands. The author, S. I. Smith, scrutinizes the features of each sample to meticulously categorize them. The findings expand upon what little was known about crustaceans in this region during that time, capturing a moment in history that has since been altered because of human impact on the environment. Smith's work not only serves as a valuable record but also underscores the significance of preserving marine ecosystems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390343731_0
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