| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 338 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-326) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface; Acknowledgments; Scientific Terms Used in this Work; 1. In a Singular Place; 2. Exalting Two Books; 3. In the Shadow of Audubon; 4. Treasures of Earth and Sea; 5. A Low Class of Animals; 6. From Alpha to Omega; 7. Ancient Animals; 8. Passionate Pursuits; 9. Hyenas and Hybrids; 10. The Jawbone of an Ass; 11. The Broken Circle; 12. Last Links; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography. |
| Summary |
Examining the scientific activities and contributions of the members of the Charleston's circle of naturalists, this text pays attention to the problems faced by the group and the ways in which their religious and racial beliefs interacted with and shaped their scientific pursuits. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Bachman, John, 1790-1874.
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Bachman, John, 1790-1874. |
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Naturalists -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- Biography.
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Naturalists. |
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South Carolina -- Charleston. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Natural history -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- History -- 19th century.
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Natural history. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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1800 - 1899 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Stephens, Lester D. Science, race, and religion in the American South. Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2000 (DLC) 99027008 |
| ISBN |
9780807825181 (cloth. ; alkaline paper) |
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0807825182 (cloth. ; alkaline paper) |
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0807861197 (electronic book) |
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9780807861196 (electronic book) |
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0807825182 (cloth. ; alkaline paper) |
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