Explorations Of Casco Bay By The U. S. Fish Commission, In 1873 (1874) - Addison Emery Verrill - Bog

The book ""Explorations Of Casco Bay By The U. S. Fish Commission, In 1873"" by Addison Emery Verrill was published in 1874. The book is a detailed account of the explorations conducted by the U.S. Fish Commission in Casco Bay, Maine, in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive description of the marine life found in the area, including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the exploration. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography of Casco Bay and its surrounding areas. The second chapter discusses the various methods used by the U.S. Fish Commission to study the marine life in the bay, including dredging, trawling, and netting.The subsequent chapters provide detailed descriptions of the various species of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks found in Casco Bay. The book includes illustrations of many of these species, as well as detailed descriptions of their physical characteristics, habits, and habitats. Overall, ""Explorations Of Casco Bay By The U. S. Fish Commission, In 1873"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the marine life of Casco Bay or the history of marine biology in the United States. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the methods and findings of one of the earliest scientific expeditions to study the marine life of this important coastal area.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.