LOG OF THE SCHOONER "ACADEMY" ON A VOYAGE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS 1905-1906: OCCASIONAL PAPERS OF THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES; NO. XVII, 162 PAGES; FEBRUARY 14, 1931
San Francisco: California Academy of Sciences, 1931. Soft cover. Very Good. Item #48184
"In 1904, Slevin was hired by the Academy of Sciences and trained by John Van Denburgh as a scientific collector. In June 1905 the Academy embarked upon a 17-month research expedition to the Galápagos Islands and other Pacific islands with a crew of eight scientists led by Rollo H. Beck; Slevin was in charge of reptiles. The purpose of the voyage was to study the geology of the islands as well as collect plants, mollusks, insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles." Quoted from Wikipedia. The account of the cruise of the Academy is taken from the official log-book of the vessel and from the diaries of the author and of Mr. F.X. Williams. 162 pages with 16 photographic plates, plus a folded map of the islands in the rear. Bound in the original gray paper covers printed in black. Covers toned and with several creases. A very good copy.
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