Contributions to the natural history of Arctic America, made in connection with the Howgate Polar Expedition, 1877-78

• Main Authors: Kumlien, Ludwig, 1853-1902., Howgate Polar Expedition, 1877-78., Howgate Polar Expedition (1877-1878)
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, Govt. Print. Off. 1879
• Subjects: Eskimos; Zoology; Botany; Arctic; Lady Franklin Bay; eskimo*; Franklin Bay
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044072259211; http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiug.30112106577866

The primary object of the expedition, by Captain Howgate's order, was to collect material, skins, skin clothing, dogs, sledges, and Eskimo, for the use of a future colony on the shores of Lady Franklin Bay. The secondary object of the expedition was scientific work; and thirdly, whaling was to be one feature of the cruise. Contributions by Ludwig Kumlien and others. Smithsonian Institution publication 342. Issued also as vol. XXIII, no. 5, of the Smithsonian miscellaneous collections. Index (p. 173-179). Minerals. By F. M. Endlich. Algae. by W. G. Farlow. Lichens. by Edward Tuckerman. Plants. by Asa Gray. Insects: Hymenoptera, Nocturnal Lepidoptera, Diptera, Coleoptera, Neuroptera, and Arachnida. by S. H. Scudder and others. Insects: Diurnal Lepidoptera. by W. H. Edwards. Radiates. by A. E. Verrill. Molluscoids. by A. E. Verrill. Mollusks. by W. H. Dall. Annelides. by A. E. Verrill. Crustacea. by S. I. Smith. Fishes. by Tarleton H. Bean. Birds. by Ludwig Kumlien. Mammals. by Ludwig Kumlien. Ethnology. by Ludwig Kumlien. Introduction. by Ludwig Kumlien. The primary object of the expedition, by Captain Howgate's order, was to collect material, skins, skin clothing, dogs, sledges, and Eskimo, for the use of a future colony on the shores of Lady Franklin Bay. The secondary object of the expedition was scientific work; and thirdly, whaling was to be one feature of the cruise. Mode of access: Internet.