Publisher's Synopsis
Travels Through North and South Carolina is a book written by William Bartram, an American naturalist, botanist, and artist. The book is a detailed account of Bartram's journey through the Carolinas in the late 18th century. Bartram's journey took him through the wilderness of the Carolinas, where he observed and documented the flora and fauna of the region. The book is a fascinating account of his travels, which includes vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people he met, and the plants and animals he encountered. Bartram's work is considered a classic of American natural history, and his observations and illustrations have been used by scientists and naturalists for over two centuries. This edition of Travels Through North and South Carolina includes a new introduction and annotations by Mark Van Roojen, providing historical context and additional insights into Bartram's work.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.
