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Directions For Collecting, Preserving And Transporting Specimens Of Natural History
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ISBN13: 9781024410006
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Directions For Collecting, Preserving And Transporting Specimens Of Natural History, Volume 2 is a practical guide from the Smithsonian Institution, authored in part by Spencer Fullerton Baird. This volume offers detailed instructions for naturalists and scientists on the proper methods for gathering, maintaining, and shipping various specimens. The book covers diverse areas such as botany, zoology, and geology, providing invaluable insights into the techniques used by researchers in the 19th century.
Originally intended to assist in expanding the Smithsonian's collections, this volume remains relevant for anyone interested in the history of science, museum studies, or the practice of natural history. It provides a glimpse into the meticulous processes required to document and preserve the natural world, offering both historical context and potentially useful knowledge for contemporary researchers and enthusiasts.
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