Details - Mexico, December 27, 1893 - February 2, 1894

Mexico, December 27, 1893 - February 2, 1894

Title

Mexico, December 27, 1893 - February 2, 1894

Title Variants

Alternative: 2nd trip, Vol. I : Mexico, Dec. 27, 1893 to 1894

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

1893-1894

Notes

This field book documents Nelson's exploration of Amecameca, Popocatepetl, Iztaccihuatl, and Orizaba (currently known as Citlaltépetl) in Mexico between 27 December 1893 and 2 February 1894. Mexico City is also briefly noted. Nelson's daily notes are written in the narrative style and describe the flora and fauna, particularly birds and small mammals, of the areas explored. Includes some taxonomic names. Examples of specimen observed or collected include volcano rabbits, voles, coffee, tobacco, ducks, and sparrows. Descriptions of other specimen are also included. A significant portion of these notes describe the geology of mountains, particularly glaciers and boulders as seen in one of Nelson's sketches. Nelson occasionally includes weather conditions, temperatures, and elevations / altitude. Nelson occasionally describes city life and includes an anecdote about the tensions between "natives" and Americans in some areas.