South China explorations : typescript, July 25, 1916-September 21, 1918 / Frank N. Meyer and David Fairchild.

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South China explorations : typescript, July 25, 1916-September 21, 1918 / Frank N. Meyer and David Fairchild.

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Typescript excerpt from letters between Frank N. Meyer and his superior, David Faifchild in the US Dept. of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, relating to Meyer's exploration trip to South China in 1916-1918.

1 item (ca. 200 leaves) ; 31 x 25 cm.

National Agricultural Library, NAL

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National Agricultural Library, NAL

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