The Fauna of the Clyde Sea Area. Being an attempt to record the zoological results obtained by the late Sir John Murray and his assistants on board the S.Y. "Medusa" during the years 1884 to 1892

Description:

First edition. A report of the marine research carried out in the Clyde Sea area, using the research yacht 'Medusa', during the period 1884-1892 under the leadership of John Murray. He recorded aspects of the geology and hydrography of the Clyde Sea together with faunal distributions. The results from this extensive period of research were collated into this report which remains one of the most significant records of benthic fauna of this area. Includes a Bibliography of work relating to the Clyde fauna dating from 1812.

Condition

8vo, orig. wrappers, stained, some wear to head and foot of spine. Name to front cover. Good.