Francisco Jose De Caldas : A Scientist at Work in Nueva Granada Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 84, Part 5) (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society)

An account of the personal life, scientific discoveries, and tragic execution of de Caldas (1768-1816), a geographer, botanist, and diarist from an area in what is today known as Colombia. Includes the texts of his scientific contributions to altitude measurement and plant distribution. B&w illustrations, maps. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.