David Douglas, a Naturalist at Work: An Illustrated Exploration Across Two Centuries in the Pacific Northwest

by Jack Nisbet

Starting in 1825, David Douglas made the first systematic collections of flora and fauna across many parts of the greater Pacific Northwest. Colleagues in Great Britain then attached his name to more than 80 different species, including the region's iconic timber tree. A colorfully illustrated essay collection, David Douglas, a Naturalist at Work examines various aspects of Douglas' meteoric career, demonstrating connections between his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874224276
• ISBN13: 9780874224276
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Washington State University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.3" x 12.7"