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Charles Christopher Parry, botanist and physician, lived in Davenport, Iowa. In 1849 he was appointed botanist to the United States-Mexican boundary survey and worked in this capacity for three years. For the rest of his life, Parry spent his summers in botanical expeditions in the western United States.

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1849 to 1851
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geography scientific expeditions imperialism botany weather

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north america--mexican-american border region california north america--colorado river arizona--cocopah indian reservation united states--fort yuma reservation

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diaries

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