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- description: The present report contains an account of a hasty trip made during the latter part of the summer and fall of
1902 to the base of the Alaska Peninsula. Work was done on both coasts and in part of the interior. On account of the importance
of the region as a meeting- ground of some of the life areas of Alaska, it was desired that more time be spent in the field,
but the shortness of the season prevented. Since it is not feasible at present to continue work in this region, it has been
decided to record such results as were obtained. Throughout the trip Alfred G. Maddren acted as my assistant and Walter Fleming
was employed as camp hand. During the season of 1903 Mr. Maddren spent considerable time in the Cold Bay and Becharof Lake
region. Although for the most part occupied otherwise, he secured a considerable number of specimens, as well as some important
notes for which 1 am indebted to him. M. W. Gorman, of Portland, Greg., who was engaged in botanical work for the Department,
accompanied us during July on Lakes Iliamna and Clark, and his cheerful cooperation was greatly appreciated. Travel was chiefly
by canoe. On account of the inclement weather, which prevailed most of the time, progress was slower than if the party had
been able to start before the fall rains began. Natives were employed from time to time as carriers and guides, and as a rule
proved faithful and efficient. The employees of the Trans-Alaska Company, which had some stores in the region, rendered considerable
assistance, and we were particularly indebted to H. Hicks and C. T. Brooks. Much of the region has seldom been visited by
white men, and such of the streams and lakes as were shown on published maps were indicated on little more basis than hearsay
or the unreliable sketches of natives and prospectors. The accompanying map, made from rough sketches and estimates, is doubtless
incorrect to a great degree, but will show the points to which it is necessary to make special reference. Until actual surveys
are made in the region, it may prove helpful to future travelers.; abstract: The present report contains an account of a hasty
trip made during the latter part of the summer and fall of 1902 to the base of the Alaska Peninsula. Work was done on both
coasts and in part of the interior. On account of the importance of the region as a meeting- ground of some of the life areas
of Alaska, it was desired that more time be spent in the field, but the shortness of the season prevented. Since it is not
feasible at present to continue work in this region, it has been decided to record such results as were obtained. Throughout
the trip Alfred G. Maddren acted as my assistant and Walter Fleming was employed as camp hand. During the season of 1903 Mr.
Maddren spent considerable time in the Cold Bay and Becharof Lake region. Although for the most part occupied otherwise, he
secured a considerable number of specimens, as well as some important notes for which 1 am indebted to him. M. W. Gorman,
of Portland, Greg., who was engaged in botanical work for the Department, accompanied us during July on Lakes Iliamna and
Clark, and his cheerful cooperation was greatly appreciated. Travel was chiefly by canoe. On account of the inclement weather,
which prevailed most of the time, progress was slower than if the party had been able to start before the fall rains began.
Natives were employed from time to time as carriers and guides, and as a rule proved faithful and efficient. The employees
of the Trans-Alaska Company, which had some stores in the region, rendered considerable assistance, and we were particularly
indebted to H. Hicks and C. T. Brooks. Much of the region has seldom been visited by white men, and such of the streams and
lakes as were shown on published maps were indicated on little more basis than hearsay or the unreliable sketches of natives
and prospectors. The accompanying map, made from rough sketches and estimates, is doubtless incorrect to a great degree, but
will show the points to which it is necessary to make special reference. Until actual surveys are made in the region, it may
prove helpful to future travelers.
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- Title North American Fauna: A biological reconnaissance of the base of the Alaska Peninsula.
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