Additional notes on the Aguson expedition, (notes of an expedition from Zamboanga to Baganga), April 22 - May 14, 1904
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PrintThis item contains additional notes on the Aguson Expedition, (notes of an expedition Mearns took from Zamboanga to Baganga), 22 April to 14 May 1904. This narrative, journal-like account of Mearns's travels includes notes on military activities including encounters with Moro "rebels", religious and cultural observations of local inhabitants, and detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna of the localities visited. Mearns notes indicate that he collected shells, rocks, birds, a frog, and perhaps other natural history specimens during this trip. Localities include Zamboanga, Baganga, Lake Mainit, Jimenez, and many other localities. 35 pages.
1904
Apr 22, 1904
May 14, 1904
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SIA RU007083
Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated
1 field book
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Box 14 (SIA Box 21) Folder 20