Travels Through North And South Carolina Hardback - 2010

Travels Through North and South Carolina is a book written by William Bartram, an American naturalist, in the late 18th century. The book chronicles his travels through the two states, documenting his observations of the flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples he encountered along the way. Bartram's account is divided into two parts, with the first covering his journey through North Carolina and the second through South Carolina. He describes the landscape and geography of the regions, including the mountains, rivers, and forests, and provides detailed descriptions of the various plants and animals he encountered. In addition to his scientific observations, Bartram also provides insights into the culture and customs of the Native American tribes he encountered, including the Cherokee and Catawba. He also offers his opinions on the political and social climate of the time, including the impact of slavery on the economy of the southern states. Travels Through North and South Carolina is considered a seminal work in the field of natural history and has been praised for its vivid descriptions and detailed illustrations. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the natural history of the southeastern United States.AFTER a gentle descent I entered on an extreme stony narrow vale, through which coasted swiftly a large creek, twelve or fifteen yards wide, roaring over a rocky bed, which I crossed with difficulty and danger; the ford being incommoded by shelving rocks, full of holes and cliffs; after leaving this rocky creek my path led me upon another narrow vale or glade, down which came in great haste another noisy brook, which I repeatedly crossed and recrossed, sometimes riding on narrow level grassy verges close to its banks, still ascending, the vale gradually terminated, being shut up by stupendous rocky hills on each side, leaving a very narrow gap or defile.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.