Lewis and Clark's 1804 to 1806 expedition to discover a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean resulted in accomplishments never imagined. Although they never found a water route west, they discovered and described more than 40 American Indian tribes, 122 animals unknown to science, and 178 types of plants. In exquisitely detailed watercolor illustrations and intriguing essays, Common to This Country explores more than two dozen of these plants' place in history and their significance. The book skillfully chronicles Lewis ...
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Lewis and Clark's 1804 to 1806 expedition to discover a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean resulted in accomplishments never imagined. Although they never found a water route west, they discovered and described more than 40 American Indian tribes, 122 animals unknown to science, and 178 types of plants. In exquisitely detailed watercolor illustrations and intriguing essays, Common to This Country explores more than two dozen of these plants' place in history and their significance. The book skillfully chronicles Lewis' obsession with plant collecting, often in his own words, and botanically accurate watercolors display the salient features often noted in Lewis's journal. This beautiful guide will appeal to natural history buffs and gardeners alike.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Staub Thomas, Charlotte. Fine in very good dust jacket. Book in as New condition. Clean bright pages, tight binding. Seems never used. Covers clean and unmarked. DJ shows shelf wear. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 128 p. Contains: Illustrations, color. Audience: General/trade. Book in as New condition. Clean bright pages, tight binding. Seems never used. Covers clean and unmarked. DJ shows shelf wear. First Edition.
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Thomas, Charlotte Staub. Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book 128 pp, foreword Verlyn Klinkenborg, references, acknowledgments, color illustrations of individual plants Charlotte Staub Thomas; yellow cloth, 8vo, fine; priced near fine dust jacket.
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Charlotte Staub Thomas. Fine in Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed By Both Author and Illustrator 128pp Signed by both Susan Munger and Charlotte Staub Thomas on the title page. Full number line. Explores the history and significance of plants discovered during the Lewis & Clark expedition. Remarkable writing and watercolor full page botanical art. A beauty. Slightest shelfwear to back of soft yellow matte cover.
