| Author |
Bartram, William, 1739-1823 |
| LoC No. |
rc01002677
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| Title |
Travels Through North and South Carolina, Georgia, East and West Florida, the Cherokee Country, the Extensive Territories of the Muscogulges, or Creek Confederacy, and the Country of the Chactaws.
Containing an Account of the Soil and Natural Productions of Those Regions, Together With Observations on the Manners of the Indians.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartram%27s_Travels
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| Summary |
"Travels Through North and South Carolina, Georgia, East and West Florida" by William Bartram is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work narrates Bartram's journeys through the southeastern United States, focusing on the natural environment, native peoples, and the various flora and fauna he encounters. The text serves as both an exploration of the natural world and a reflection on the cultures of the Indigenous tribes. At the start of the book, Bartram embarks on his travels from Philadelphia, motivated by a request from a London botanist to document the natural wonders of the southeastern regions. He describes his journey to Charleston, where he encounters both challenges and beauty during his passage. The opening chapters detail his arrival in Savannah, his interactions with local figures, and observations of the landscape, flora, and fauna, highlighting the diversity of the natural world and providing insight into the cultural contexts of the areas he explores. His musings set the stage for a rich narrative that combines adventure, observation, and a deep appreciation for the intricacies of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
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| Subject |
Southern States -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Southern States
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Southern States
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| Subject |
Bartram, William, 1739-1823 -- Travel -- Southern States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63678 |
| Release Date |
Nov 8, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 15, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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