Publisher's Synopsis
The Natural History of North Carolina, written by John Brickell and published in 1737, is a comprehensive account of the flora, fauna, and geography of the region. The book also includes descriptions of the trade, manners, and customs of the Christian and Indian inhabitants of North Carolina. Brickell, a physician and naturalist, spent several years exploring the area and studying its natural resources. His book is divided into chapters on topics such as trees, plants, animals, birds, and fish, and includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of each. The section on the inhabitants of North Carolina provides insights into their way of life, including their religious beliefs, social customs, and economic activities. The book is considered an important early work on the natural history of North America and is still studied today by historians and naturalists alike.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.
