Mexico, February 21 - March 1, 1893

Related Titles

Contained In: Edward William Nelson and Edward Alphonso Goldman Collection, circa 1873-1946 and undated
Series: SIA RU007364
Series: Smithsonian Field Book Project : an initiative to improve access to field book content that documents natural history

By

Nelson, Edward William, 1855-1934

Type

Book

Material

Archival material

Publication info

1893

Notes

This field book documents Nelson's exploration of Popocatepetl, Tlamacas, and Iztaccihuatl in Mexico between 21 February and 1 March 1893. Nelson's daily notes are written in the narrative style and describe the flora and fauna, particularly birds, of the areas explored. Includes some taxonomic names. Lizards and spiculae (skeletons of sponge or coral like invertebrates) are also noted. Descriptions of other specimen may also be included. Nelson's notes occasionally include weather conditions and temperatures, elevations / altitude, and descriptions of terrain. Two lists included in the back of the notebook: "Plants from Iztaccihuatl" numbers 12-16, and "Plants from Popocatepetl" numbers 1-10.

Subjects

Botany , Diary , Field notes , Iztaccíhuatl, Volcán , Mexico , Ornithologists , Ornithology , Popocatépetl, Volcán , Tlamacas, Cerro

BHL Collections

Smithsonian Field Books collection

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.141598