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Typescript copy of Goldman's "Mexican Journal," February 17, 1892 - January 31, 1894

by: Goldman, Edward Alphonso, 1873-1946

Publication date: 1892

Topics: Mammalogy, Ornithology, Botany

Collection: biodiversity; sifieldbooks

Contributor: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Language: English

This field book documents Goldman's field research and travels in Mexico between 17 February 1892 and 31 January 1894. The notes are a narrative account describing plant, mammal, bird, and reptile specimens observed and collected, routes traveled, and other observations during his trip. Goldman uses both common and scientific names to refer to specimens. Examples of frequently noted specimens include mice, rats, voles, shrews, squirrels, raccoons, and rabbits, lizards, bats, sparrows, and pine vegetation. Many more varieties of specimen are included. Goldman includes notes on how common specimen are, number of specimens taken, weather, environmental conditions, and elevations. Locations include but are not limited to Manzanillo, Ahualuleo, San Luis Potosi, Tllpan, Ajusco, Amecameca, Sierra de Pachuca, Jico (Xico), Tulancingo, Mount Orizaba (currently known as Citlaltpetl), and Chihuahua

Abstract: This field book documents Goldman"s field research and travels in Mexico between 17 February 1892 and 31 January 1894. The notes are a narrative account describing plant, mammal, bird, and reptile specimens observed and collected, routes traveled, and other observations during his trip. Goldman uses both common and scientific names to refer to specimens. Examples of frequently noted specimens include mice, rats, voles, shrews, squirrels, raccoons, and rabbits, lizards, bats, sparrows, and pine vegetation. Many more varieties of specimen are included. Goldman includes notes on how common specimen are, number of specimens taken, weather, environmental conditions, and elevations. Locations include but are not limited to Manzanillo, Ahualuleo, San Luis Potosi, Tllpan, Ajusco, Amecameca, Sierra de Pachuca, Jico (Xico), Tulancingo, Mount Orizaba (currently known as Citlaltpetl), and Chihuahua.