The cruise of the Tomas Barrera; the narrative of a scientific expedition to western Cuba and the Colorados reefs, with observations on the geology, fauna, and flora of the region
The cruise of the Tomas Barrera; the narrative of a scientific expedition to western Cuba and the Colorados reefs, with observations on the geology, fauna, and flora of the region
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Very Good. No dustjacket. Some slight rubbing at cover edges; else in Very Good+ condition. An account of a six week's cruise along the Northwest Coast of Cuba by nine naturalists to secure specimens of as many different animals as possible; The collectors secured a well-found fishing schooner of 65 ft. length, with a launch, and dodged in and out of the barrier reefs of the Colorados, wherever possible securing specimens by shallow dredging, the use of copper sulphate for doping rock pools, and the attraction of the electric bulb at night. Includes descriptions of overland trips to La Esperanza, to Cayo Hutia, Santa Lucia to Azucar, Dimas, Santa Rosia and Santa Maria, Los Arroyos, Punta Colorado, Cape Cajon, Cape San Antonio, Lena Keys to Guadiana Bay, overland from La Fe to Vinales, San Vicente Banos, Esperanza to Cayo Levisa, La Mulata, Pan de Guajaibon, Bahia Honda, Cabanas, and more. 320 pages, with 32 b&w illustrations, 5 in color, and 6 maps (including fold out map in rear). Bound in blue cloth with gold front cover decoration and gold titles. Top edge gilt. An uncommon title in this condition.
