Typescript copy of Nelson's Mexico journal, 1892-1895

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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

1892-1895

Notes

This typescript copy Nelson's field notes documents his field research and travels in Mexico between 15 January 1892 and 23 February 1895. The notes record Nelson's narrative observations of vegetation, birds, and mammals of the areas he traveled through. Mammal specimen collected are also noted. Elevations of locations and weather conditions are included. Mammals collected included tiger cats, wild hog, deer, bats, voles, and other mammals. Most or all birds listed were not collected, but observed. Notes on animal behaviors and abundance of animals are also included. The following is a list of select locations by page number: pages 1-91, Mazatlán, Manzanillo, Guadalajara; pages 92-185, San Luis Potosi, Mount Orizaba; pages 186-289, Amecameca, Popocatapetl, Iztaccihuatl, Oaxaca. Spanish and Indian names for some animals are included. Nelson also records the dates and times of several earthquakes and aftershocks. Much of Nelsons notes also focus on descriptions of the towns he visited, interactions with locals, local religion, architecture, food, and social customs.

Subjects

Amecameca , Botany , Citlaltépetl, Volcán , Diary , Field notes , Guadalajara , Iztaccíhuatl, Volcán , Mammalogy , Manzanillo , Mazatlan , Mexico , Ornithology , Popocatépetl, Volcán , San Luis Potosí

BHL Collections

Smithsonian Field Books collection

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.142284