The Reindeer Botanist Alf Erling Porsild, 1901-1977

This well-researched book is the first biography of one of Canada's most remarkable botanists. Alf Erling Porsild (1901-1977) grew up on the Arctic Station in West Greenland and later served as curator of botany at the National Museum of Canada. He collected thousands of specimens, greatly enla...

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Other Authors: Dathan, Wendy (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Calgary University of Calgary Press 2012
Series:Northern Lights
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