Sand Dunes And Salt Marches

By Charles Wendell Townsend

Book Overview

Sand Dunes and Salt Marches is a book written by Charles Wendell Townsend and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the natural features and ecological systems of sand dunes and salt marshes. Townsend, a renowned naturalist and ornithologist, draws from his extensive fieldwork and research to provide a detailed account of the flora and fauna that inhabit these unique environments.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on sand dunes and the second part on salt marshes. In each section, Townsend describes the physical characteristics of the environment, including the formation and movement of sand dunes and the tidal patterns and vegetation of salt marshes. He also provides insight into the animals that inhabit these environments, including birds, reptiles, and mammals.Throughout the book, Townsend emphasizes the importance of these habitats as critical ecosystems that support a diverse array of plant and animal life. He also discusses the ways in which human activities, such as development and pollution, can negatively impact these delicate environments.Sand Dunes and Salt Marches is a seminal work in the field of ecology and remains a valuable resource for scientists, naturalists, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of these unique and important ecosystems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116493967X
• ISBN13: 9781164939672
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"