Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution V1, Year Ending June 30, 1886 Part One"" is a historical document that details the activities and accomplishments of the Smithsonian Institution in the year 1886. The author, Spencer F. Baird, was the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution at the time and provides a comprehensive overview of the institution's operations, including its research projects, exhibitions, and publications. The report also includes financial statements and details on the acquisition of new collections and specimens for the Smithsonian's various museums and research facilities. This book is an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the Smithsonian Institution and its contributions to science and culture in the late 19th century.Numerous Studies Including The Ray Collection From Hupa Reservation By Otis Mason; A Navajo Artist And His Notions Of Mechanical Drawing And Notes On Customs Of The Dakotas By R. W. Shufeldt; Notes On Customs Of The Dakotas Indians Of The Quinaielt Agency, Washington Territory; The Stone Age Of Oregon; Studies On The Archaeology Of Michoacan; On Some Spurious Mexican Antiquities And Their Relation To Ancient Art; Earthworks At Fort Ancient, Ohio And The Operations, Expenditures And Condition Of The Smithsonian.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.
