The Origin and Distribution of Birds in Coastal Alaska and British Columbia: The Lost Manuscript of Ornithologist Harry S. Swarth
Language: English
Published by Oregon State University Press, 2022
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Oregon State University Press, Published 2022. Paperback, 152 pp.; 23 cm; illustrated with black-and-white photographs and expedition maps. In Very Good condition. Illustrated color paper covers (cover painting of golden-crowned sparrows by Allan Brooks), creasing to the front cover and the first ten pages, mild shelf and edge wear. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. The lost manuscript of ornithologist Harry S. Swarth (1878-1935), head of mammalogy and ornithology at the California Academy of Sciences, summarizing twenty-five years of fieldwork on the origin, distribution, and post-glacial spread of bird life in coastal Alaska and British Columbia. Prepared at the time of his death and rediscovered in 2019 by his grandson, the scientist Christopher W. Swarth, who edits it here with a foreword by Daniel D. Gibson, contextual essays by Steven Heinl, Philip Unitt, and the editor, excerpts from Swarth's field notes, expedition maps and itineraries, species checklists, a glossary reconciling historic and current bird names, and a bibliography of Swarth's publications. Contents: Foreword; Acknowledgments; Preface; Biography of Harry S. Swarth; The Origin and Distribution of Birds in Coastal Alaska and British Columbia (with accounts of the various species); The Story Behind the Research (field journal entries, maps, and expedition itineraries); Bird Species Checklists; Ornithological Perspectives on Swarth's Research; Glossary of Swarth's English and Scientific Names; Publications by Harry S. Swarth; Literature Cited.…
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- Title
- The Origin and Distribution of Birds in Coastal Alaska and British Columbia: The Lost Manuscript of Ornithologist Harry S. Swarth
- Author
- Harry S. Swarth; Christopher W. Swarth (editor)
- Publisher
- Oregon State University Press
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0870712055
- ISBN 13
- 9780870712050
- Item weight
- 9 ounces
- Dimensions
- 23 cm
- Seller catalogs
- General Non-Fiction
In 2019, Christopher Swarth, Harry’s grandson and a scientist in his own right, discovered the forgotten manuscript. This volume includes the original unpublished manuscript, accompanied by contextual essays from contemporary scientists, including Steven Heinl (Alaska Fish & Wildlife) and Philip Unitt (San Diego Natural History Museum). He has also included excerpts from Harry Swarth’s field notes to bring additional color and insight to the project. Appendices include expedition locations, a comprehensive list of Harry Swarth’s publications, and a glossary with historic and contemporary bird names.
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