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David Douglas (17991834) was a highly influential Scottish botanist and plant collector. He discovered thousands of new species including the Douglas fir, and introduced over 200 species to Britain. His journal remained unpublished until this 1914 edition, which also includes contemporary reports of Douglas' mysterious death in Hawaii.

Table of Contents
Preface; Travels in the United States, 1823; American oaks; Sketch of a journey to North-West America, 1824–7; Journal of expedition in North-West America; Memoir of David Douglas; Expedition of 1833–4; Account of Douglas' death in the Sandwich Islands; Inscription on Douglas' monument at Honolulu; Papers written by Douglas; Plants introduced by Douglas; Description of ice lettuce; Some American pines; Index.

Journal Kept by David Douglas During His Travels in North America 1823 1827

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 9/29/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108033770, 978-1108033770
      ISBN10: 1108033776
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      David Douglas (17991834) was a highly influential Scottish botanist and plant collector. He discovered thousands of new species including the Douglas fir, and introduced over 200 species to Britain. His journal remained unpublished until this 1914 edition, which also includes contemporary reports of Douglas' mysterious death in Hawaii.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Travels in the United States, 1823; American oaks; Sketch of a journey to North-West America, 1824–7; Journal of expedition in North-West America; Memoir of David Douglas; Expedition of 1833–4; Account of Douglas' death in the Sandwich Islands; Inscription on Douglas' monument at Honolulu; Papers written by Douglas; Plants introduced by Douglas; Description of ice lettuce; Some American pines; Index.

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