Inicio > Literatura y estudios literarios > Antologías (no poéticas) > Alsographia Americana (1838)
Alsographia Americana (1838)

Alsographia Americana (1838)

Constantine Samuel Rafinesque

22,06 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120418159
22,06 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Sobre IBD

Alsographia Americana is a comprehensive guide to the study of American salamanders, written by the renowned polymath Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1838. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 100 species of salamanders found in North and South America, as well as information on their natural history, behavior, and distribution. Rafinesque’s work is notable for its scientific accuracy and attention to detail, as well as its innovative approach to taxonomy and classification. The book also includes a glossary of scientific terms and an index of species names, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, naturalists, and anyone interested in the study of amphibians.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Artículos relacionados

  • Last Resort
    Jill Sanders
    Cassey's life is crazy enough. The last thing she needs is some cocky rich boy trying to destroy her business. Normally immune to these vultures, she finds this brazen hottie especially difficult to refuse. Out to close the deal of a lifetime, Luke won't take no for an answer, and the intoxicating beauty standing in his way isn't going to go down easily. He'll n...
    Disponible

    15,86 €

  • Voodoos and Obeahs
    Joseph J Williams
    Sorcery & Witchcraft in the CaribbeanVoodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft by the Jesuit anthropologist Joseph J. Williams (1875-1940) offers a careful documentation of the history and ethnography of Voodoo and reveals the connection of both Haitian Voodoo and Jamaican Obeah to snake worship (ophioletreia). In Jamaica, Obeah is the general term to denote those Afr...
    Disponible

    21,57 €

  • Camouflaged Sisters
    Lila Holley
    Camouflaged Sisters chronicles the courageous path of fourteen women who overcame various internal and external struggles during their military careers. These veterans give open accounts of how they adapted, achieved work-life balance, relied on their faith, and used mentorship as a vital tool in their success pre- and post-military career.Expect to be inspired by black women w...
    Disponible

    20,65 €

  • The Yellow Wallpaper
    Charlotte Perkins Gilman
    The Yellow Wallpaper (original title: "The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story") is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental....
    Disponible

    5,26 €

  • Tea
    Velina Hasu Houston
    It’s 1968.  Himiko Hamilton struggles in a graceless marriage in a country that is not her own.  Having come from Japan at the end of World War II and landed in a small Kansas town because of her marriage to an American soldier, she is at odds with the culture that she left behind and the one in which she is trying to survive. In the midst of this turmoil is her beautiful mixed...
    Disponible

    31,79 €

  • Great Expectations
    Charles Dickens
    ***Traditional Character Edition***Great Expectations is hailed as Charles Dickens' masterpiece. A gripping tale of love and loss, aspiration and moral redemption, the story follows the young orphan Xiaomao (Pip) from poverty to a life of unexpected opportunity and wealth. In Part 2, Xiaomao leaves his life of poverty behind to seek his fortunes in Shanghai and win the hear...
    Disponible

    16,48 €

Otros libros del autor

  • A Monograph Of The Fluviatile Bivalve Shells Of The River Ohio
    Constantine Samuel Rafinesque
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
    Disponible

    15,19 €

  • Herbarium Rafinesquianum
    Constantine Samuel Rafinesque
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
  • New Flora And Botany Of North America
    Constantine Samuel Rafinesque
    'New Flora And Botany Of North America, Volume 4' by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque is a comprehensive botanical reference work. This volume supplements existing botanical literature on North America and the United States, presenting approximately 1000 new or revised species. A valuable resource for botanists, researchers, and anyone interested in the flora of North America, thi...
    Disponible

    27,99 €

  • Alsographia Americana
    Constantine Samuel Rafinesque
    Alsographia Americana is a noteworthy work attributed to Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, offering a unique perspective on early America. While the specifics of its content require deeper investigation, the title suggests a comprehensive overview of American elements, possibly focusing on its geography, natural history, or even cultural aspects. Given Rafinesque’s background as a...
    Disponible

    17,63 €

  • Florula Ludoviciana
    Constantine Samuel Rafinesque
    Florula Ludoviciana by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque is a seminal work in the field of botany, offering a detailed catalog of the plant life found in Louisiana during the early 19th century. Rafinesque’s meticulous observations and descriptions provide invaluable insights into the region’s natural history. This book is an essential resource for botanists, historians of science,...
    Disponible

    21,00 €

  • Western Minerva, Or, American Annals of Knowledge and Literature
    Constantine Samuel Rafinesque
    'Western Minerva, Or, American Annals of Knowledge and Literature' is a fascinating window into the intellectual landscape of the early 19th century. Penned by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, this work offers a unique perspective on the development of knowledge and literature in America alongside commentary on Europe. This book provides invaluable insights into the cultural and ...
    Disponible

    17,80 €