Travels of William Bartram - Couverture souple

Bartram, William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0486200132 ISBN 13 : 9780486200132

Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 2003

Synopsis

Series; Dover Classics of Travel, Exploration, True Adventure. Physical description; 414 pages, [13] leaves of plates (1 folded) : illustrations, portrait, map, facsimiles ; 21 cm. Notes; Originally published in Philadelphia in 1791 with title: Travels through North & South Carolina, Georgia, east & west Florida, the Cherokee country, the extensive territories of the Muscogulges, or Creek Confederacy, and the country of the Chactaws. Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Macy-Masius, 1928. Reprinted by Dover in 1947 without the illustrations. On cover: An unabridged edition with all 13 illustrations from the original edition of this classic. Includes index. Subjects; Bartram, William (1739-1823) - Travel - Southern States. Indians of North America - Southern States. Southern States - Description and travel. Florida - Description and travel. Genre; Illustrated.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book contains all of Bartram's journeys around North America in the late 18th century, through much of what was then Native American territory.

In the 1790s when this book was first published, the United States was newly formed and was expanding beyond its original thirteen colonies. However, American settlement into the distant lands beyond the Appalachians was limited and gradual. The vast expanse of land was unknown, and much was inhabited by Native American tribes.

Determined to traverse and discover the lands of North America, William Bartram set out from the city of Philadelphia, making his way toward the south of the continent. Along his way he describes the wilderness terrain, rivers, landscape and peoples he meets. Many of the Native American tribes he encountered were welcoming, viewing Bartram as a strange curiosity. He would join the natives to eat at feasts, observing their lives and customs, learning their dialects and eventually gaining their trust and friendship.

Several passages of this book are focused upon the unique plant and animal life which Bartram observed on his journeys. Unusual and dangerous occurrences, such as an alligator attacking his camp at night, are also related to the reader. Frequently, Bartram compares the beautiful landscapes of the Appalachians, Florida and the westerly plains to places of Greek mythology such as the Elysian fields.

A classic travelogue of substantial historical value, The Travels of William Bartram is an illustrative history of both the Native American tribes of southern North America, and the virgin landscapes of the continent.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Dover Publications Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0486200132
• ISBN 13: 9780486200132
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 414