Publisher's Synopsis
Letters From Alabama: Chiefly Relating To Natural History (1859) is a book written by Philip Henry Gosse, a British naturalist and writer. The book is a collection of letters that Gosse wrote to his family and friends during his stay in Alabama in the United States in the early 1850s. The letters provide a detailed account of Gosse's observations of the natural history of Alabama, including its flora and fauna, geology, and climate. He describes his encounters with various animals, such as alligators, snakes, and birds, and provides insights into their behavior and habitats. In addition to his natural history observations, Gosse also writes about the social and cultural aspects of life in Alabama at the time. He discusses the customs and traditions of the local people, as well as the impact of slavery on society. Overall, Letters From Alabama: Chiefly Relating To Natural History is a fascinating and informative account of the natural and cultural history of Alabama in the mid-19th century, written by a renowned naturalist and writer.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.
