Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 89 Torrey, Bradford 1843 1912 A Florida Sketch-Book There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #59608 In the flat-woods -- Beside the marsh -- On the beach at Daytona -- Along the Hillsborough -- A morning at the old sugar mill -- On the upper St. John's -- On the St. Augustine road -- Ornithology on a cotton plantation -- A Florida shrine -- Walks about Tallahassee. Produced by Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team and the Internet Archive; University of Florida "A Florida Sketch-Book" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. The work intricately portrays the natural landscapes, flora, and fauna of Florida, as well as the author’s personal observations and interactions with the local residents and wildlife during his explorations of the region. The beginning of the book introduces readers to Torrey's journey as he expresses his intrigue for the flat-woods, a seemingly uninviting but ultimately captivating landscape. He recalls his initial impressions, detailing his experiences with the local environment and the various birds he encounters, such as robins, bluebirds, and the elusive brown-headed nuthatch. Through his vivid descriptions and encounters with colorful characters, including local wood-carriers and curious children, Torrey invites readers into a reflective exploration of Florida's unique ecosystem and the complex human interactions within it. The opening sets a tone of admiration and exploration, as Torrey balances his scientific observations with personal musings on the charm of Florida's wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Florida -- Description and travel Birds -- Florida F296 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 307028 2025-07-05T04:54:08.793019 text/html 283039 2024-10-28T18:02:05 text/html 193974 2025-07-05T04:54:15.401021 application/epub+zip 198099 2025-07-05T04:54:11.508039 application/epub+zip 181656 2025-07-05T04:54:10.409028 application/epub+zip 358043 2025-07-05T04:54:18.464038 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341422 2025-07-05T04:54:14.711034 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 299513 2022-09-05T09:48:21.823164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288772 2023-10-05T06:56:02.500419 text/plain 268910 2024-10-28T18:02:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16173 2025-07-05T04:54:18.598969 application/rdf+xml 13374 2025-07-05T04:54:10.900029 image/jpeg 3449 2025-07-05T04:54:10.653029 image/jpeg 189173 2025-07-05T04:54:08.820073 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia