H.R. Stevens, 1853

Related Titles

Contained In: United States North Pacific Exploring Expedition, (1853-1856) Records, 1852-1861 and undated

Series: Biodiversity Heritage Library Field Notes Project

Series: SIA RU007253

By

United States North Pacific Exploring Expedition (1853-1856)

Type

Book

Material

Archival material

Publication info

1853

Notes

Marked "memo of collection", the list of specimens was created by Lieutenant H.R. Stevens for the United States North Pacific Exploring Expedition (1853-1856), August 11 - September 13, 1853. Describes marine specimens, several of which are not identified, but whose characteristics and behavior are described as "phosphorescent" and "sparks of fire". List details number, location caught (latitude and longitude), size measurements, method collected, and physical description. Includes also shells, a bird, and squid.

Subjects

Atlantic Ocean , Correspondence , Field notes , Invertebrates , Ornithology , United States North Pacific Exploring Expedition (

BHL Collections

BHL Field Notes Project

Smithsonian Field Books collection

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.146609