Bogs of the Northeast
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Bogs of the Northeast

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About this book

What makes bogs so interesting yet so misunderstood? This generously illustrated book presents many of the exciting, almost enthralling, facets of bogs--unusual plants, intricate ecological relationships, animals, myths and folklore, and the myriad history recorded in the peats. Despite the fascinating bogs hold, until now there has been no popular book that deals with them in a comprehensive yet authoritative manner. The Northeastern United States has a wonderful diversity of bogs: some are southern in nature, others are very arctic, and still others maritime. And although this is a book primarily about peatlands in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the six New England states, it will interest a much wider audience seeking an exciting and attractive approach to these often-neglected areas of our natural heritage.

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Yes, you can access Bogs of the Northeast by Charles W. Johnson,Meredith Edgcomb Young in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Ecology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. 1 Perceptions of Bogs
  10. 2 Basic Terms and Definitions
  11. 3 The Genesis of Peatlands
  12. 4 Fens and Bogs
  13. 5 The Geography of Northeastern Peatlands
  14. 6 Plants and Animals: Their Ways to Survival
  15. 7 Sphagnum Mosses
  16. 8 The Carnivorous Plants
  17. 9 The Orchids
  18. 10 Sedges and Heaths
  19. 11 Insects and Other Invertebrates
  20. 12 Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles
  21. 13 Birds
  22. 14 Mammals
  23. 15 Vaults of History
  24. 16 Human Uses of Peatlands
  25. 17 Preservation or Obliteration?
  26. Bibliography
  27. Appendixes
  28. Index