A democracy of facts : natural history in the early republic /
Andrew J. Lewis.
- 1st ed.
- Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, c2011.
- 204 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Early American studies .
- Early American studies. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
9780812243086 (hardcover : alk. paper)
2011011319
Natural history--History--United States--19th century. Natural history--Public opinion.--United States Naturalists--Public opinion.--United States Public opinion--History.--United States