Persian Diary, 1939-1941
| Author | : Walter N. Koelz |
| Publisher | : U OF M MUSEUM ANTHRO ARCHAEOLOGY |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 1983-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780932206930 |
| ISBN-13 | : 093220693X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (93X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Persian Diary, 1939-1941 by : Walter N. Koelz
Download or read book Persian Diary, 1939-1941 written by Walter N. Koelz and published by U OF M MUSEUM ANTHRO ARCHAEOLOGY. This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naturalist and zoologist Walter Koelz traveled to Iran on a project of plant exploration (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture) from late 1939 to early 1941. With him were three companions: Rup Chand, Wangyel, and Rinchen Gialtsen. Together they brought back 3000 seed samples, 4000 herbarium specimens, and a collection of bird skins. Koelz’s diary of that journey is presented in this volume, with an introduction by Henry T. Wright. Includes dozens of black and white photos.
