A C.S. Rafinesque Anthology

by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque

Among American naturalists, C.S. Rafinesque (1783-1840) is second only to Audubon in the popular interest he sustains. This interest is due in part to his colorful life and provocative personality, but he is also remembered for devising Latin scientific names for more plants than any other naturalist who ever lived--and a great number in the animal kingdom, as well. This passion for nomenclature has kept his name memorable (some would say notorious)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786421479
• ISBN13: 9780786421473
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 281 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher