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Bartram, William
1739
1823
Bartram, Billy
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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.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartram%27s_Travels
"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.)
Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Southern States -- Description and travel
Indians of North America -- Southern States
Natural history -- Southern States
Bartram, William, 1739-1823 -- Travel -- Southern States
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Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - American
Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
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