Publisher's Synopsis
Travels Through North And South Carolina is a travelogue written by William Bartram, an American naturalist, in 1791. The book is a detailed account of Bartram's journey through the Carolinas, where he explored the natural beauty of the region, documented the flora and fauna, and interacted with the local people.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific region or aspect of the Carolinas. Bartram writes about his experiences traveling through the mountains, forests, and swamps of the region, and he describes the various plants and animals he encountered along the way.Throughout the book, Bartram provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes he encountered, as well as the people he met. He writes about the Native American tribes he encountered, as well as the European settlers who had established themselves in the region.Travels Through North And South Carolina is a fascinating glimpse into the natural and cultural history of the Carolinas in the late 18th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world, American history, or travel writing.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.
