Description
Book SynopsisPresents a selection of writings from naturalists John and William Bartram. In 1765 father and son naturalists John and William Bartram explored the St. Johns River Valley in Florida, a newly designated British territory and subtropical wonderland. The chronicle of their adventures provided the world with an intimate look at La Florida.
Trade ReviewThe editors skillfully interpret the geography and natural history, and provide an extensive list of the plants and animals the Bartrams encountered. This work will appeal to naturalists and those interested in early American studies in natural history." -
Choice"A worthy addition to the literature exploring the British years in Florida." -
Florida Historical Quarterly"A visitor today walking the beach of one of these islands reading Travels on the St. Johns River in the morning shadows cast by high-rise condominiums would have a much deeper comprehension of the place, its origins, and its sad fate, which is what the editors of the volume hope for." -
Early American Literature
