Lewis, Andrew J.

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

QH21.U6 / L48 2011

508.73