Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences

'Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences Vol.2 1913-1917' is a comprehensive collection of scientific papers and scholarly reports documenting the research activities of one of America’s premier scientific institutions during the early 20th century. Edited under the direction of Barton Warren Evermann, this volume encompasses a diverse range of natural history topics, including significant findings in zoology, botany, geology, and paleontology. Inside these pages, readers will find detailed studies on the flora and fauna of the Pacific Coast, taxonomic descriptions of newly discovered species, and geological surveys that helped shape contemporary understanding of the American West. These proceedings serve as a vital record of the scientific advancements of the era, reflecting the rigorous fieldwork and analytical excellence of the Academy’s members and collaborators. Whether for researchers in the biological sciences or historians of scientific exploration, this volume provides essential insights into the natural world. 'Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences Vol.2 1913-1917' remains an invaluable resource for understanding the environmental and evolutionary heritage of the region, preserving the foundational work that continues to inform modern scientific inquiry.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 may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.