RRINR blog Finding information about the correct names of ecoregions of the United States is not always as easy as one might think. Primary and secondary sources often use names that are different from official names. For example, one writer may use the term hardwoods, while another refers to hardwood forests. The single letter “S”…
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Long Prairie River Region: Natural Environment and Land Use
RRINR technical reports The Long Prairie River begins at Lake Carlos, north of Alexandria, Minnesota, and flows mostly in a west to east direction until it reaches the town of Long Prairie. At Long Prairie the river makes a sharp turn to the north and miles downstream from Long Prairie empties into the Crow Wing…
E.O. (Edward O.) Wilson Biologist and Naturalist
RRINR articles E.O. Wilson holds in his hand little creatures that he has conducted research on over a lifetime from his base at Harvard. Photo courtesy AP (Associated Press). CITATION Sandy, John H. “Profiles in Science for Science Librarians: Edward O. Wilson.” Science & Technology Libraries 30, no. 2 (2011): 109-131. ABSTRACT Edward O….
Lewis and Clark Expedition books for sale
RRINR classifieds For sale: books on Lewis and Clark Expedition. All books in excellent condition and have dust covers. Hardcopy editions. These books are scholarly publications. Essential for historians. A History of the Lewis and Clark Journals, by Paul Cutright. University of Oklahoma Press, 1976 Letters of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with Related Documents,…
Minnesota Indian Warfare in 1858
The St. Cloud Visiter Vol. 1 No. 14 :: June 17, 1858 When Minnesota Indians Engaged in Deadly Warfare After the Fight The Shakopee Correspondent of the Minnesotian in reviewing the incidents of the disgraceful battle between the Sioux and the Chipeways, has the following reflections. This is truly a great country where one…
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