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Mexico, March 31 - July 12, 1894

by: Nelson, Edward William, 1855-1934

Publication date: 1894

Topics: Ornithology, Mammalogy, Geology--Mexico, Botany

Collection: biodiversity; sifieldbooks

Contributor: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Language: English

This notebook documents Nelson's field work in Mexico between 31 March and 12 July 1894. Nelson's daily, narrative notes describe terrain, elevations, and geology and the plant, bird, and mammal life he observed or collected. Locations include but are not limited to Tlacatalpan, Tuxtepec, Tuxtla, Catemaco, and Oaxaca. Elevations where specimen are found are often noted. Nelson's notes also describe his observations during his travels including cultural customs and artifacts

Abstract: This notebook documents Nelson's field work in Mexico between 31 March and 12 July 1894. Nelson's daily, narrative notes describe terrain, elevations, and geology and the plant, bird, and mammal life he observed or collected. Locations include but are not limited to Tlacatalpan, Tuxtepec, Tuxtla, Catemaco, and Oaxaca. Elevations where specimen are found are often noted. Nelson's notes also describe his observations during his travels including cultural customs and artifacts.