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This scientific work by Charles C. Parry provides a thorough description of the physiography and flora of a specific region of the Rocky Mountains. Asa Gray, a noted botanist and Parry's mentor, provides a detailed enumeration of the plants found in the area during Parry's survey in 1861. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.