Fishes of the George Vanderbilt Expedition 1937
Fishes of the George Vanderbilt Expedition 1937

Author: Henry Fowler

Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences

Published: 2007-12

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9781422317945

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This expedition was organized by Mr. & Mrs. George Vanderbilt under the auspices of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia for natural history exploration in the tropical eastern & southern Pacific seas. The total number of genera represented in the ichthyological collections of the George Vanderbilt South Pacific Expedition of 1937 is 210, of species 434. Illustrations.

Catherwood Foundation Peruvian-Amazon Expedition
Catherwood Foundation Peruvian-Amazon Expedition

Author: Ruth Patrick

Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences

Published: 2007-12

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 9781422317822

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This expedition to study the aquatic life in certain sections of rivers that are part of the Peruvian headwaters of the Amazon was funded by the Catherwood Fdn., & the Amer. Philosophical Soc. The purpose of this expedition was to compare the pattern of aquatic life in rivers in the tropical zone with the pattern of aquatic life in rivers in the temperate zone in eastern & southern U.S. Contents: Introduction, by Ruth Patrick; Limnological Observations & Discussion of Results, by Ruth Patrick; Chemical, Physical, & Bacterial Characteristics, by Yvonne H. Swabey; & Systematic Studies: Essays by John Cairns, Jr., Frederick A. Aldrich, Selwyn S. Roback, Paul J. Spangler, Francis Drouet, H. Skuja, L.A. Whitford, & Matthew H. Hohn. Illustrations.

Common Tuna-bait Fishes of the Central Pacific
Common Tuna-bait Fishes of the Central Pacific

Author: Fred C. June

Publisher:

Published: 1953

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13:

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The pole-and-line fishery for tunas is dependent upon an adequate supply of live bait for use as chum to attract and hold schools of fish. The present work is designed for the practical field identification of the more common tuna-bait fishes found in the central Pacific region, which for purposes of this report includes the waters surrounding the Hawaiian, northern Line, and Phoenix Island groups. Presented are illustrated keys to the families and species, with descriptions and notes on distribution, and an evaluation of the tuna-bait resources of the central Pacific region with a description of each potentially important baiting area. An index of scientific, English, Hawaiian, and Gilbertese names of the various fishes considered concludes the report.

The Byerley Turk
The Byerley Turk

Author: Jeremy James

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 992

ISBN-13: 9780811701556

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Of the three horses that were the ancestors of the modern thoroughbred, the first and greatest was undoubtedly the Byerley Turk. This book gives an account of the life of this breed, extending from the palaces of the Ottoman Empire to the streets of London and beyond, and featuring a cast of historical figures. It begins in 1679 in a remote Balkan village, where a seyis - a penniless groom - finds himself caring for a remarkable young foal. Believing it destined for greatness, and seeing a chance to escape his own humble circumstances, he begins schooling the animal in the disciplines of war. Hewing closely to the historical record, the author goes on to trace the fortunes of the Turk and its new master: In 1682, they arrived in Istanbul, where the horse was selected for the Ottoman Empire's renowned cavalry. Ridden as a battle charger in the Turkish sieges on Vienna and Buda, it was captured, along with its groom, by a party of adventuring British aristocrats and taken back to England in 1686. In London, it was bought by Captain Robert Byerley, who rode the Turk to Ireland to take on the Jacobite forces in several pivotal encounters, including the Battle of the Boyne. Eventually, the Turk was put to stud, initiating what was to become its greatest legacy: first foundation sire of the thoroughbred line.--Publisher's description.