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Author : William Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Florida
ISBN : CORNELL:31924093937567
Author : William Roberts,Thomas Jefferys
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1378890647
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : William Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 133055440X
Excerpt from An Account of the First Discovery, and Natural History of Florida: With a Particular Detail of the Several Expeditions and Descents Made on That Coast The Geography of Florida being but imperfectly known to the generality of this nation, and, as it is now in our possession, a more perfect knowledge thereof would be of the greatest service to such shipping as may be sent to that part; the Publisher presumes to offer to the public the following account of it. He has been encouraged thereto by many of his friends, who have been pleased to favour him with several helps for that purpose. For this reason, he imagines that the reader will find this geographical description of that extensive sea-coast, determined to a much nearer degree of accuracy than any yet extant, as he has collected and digested it, with great care and labour, from a considerable number of original Spanish and French charts, found on board several different vessels (which were made prizes) belonging to those nations, and which were communicated to him by the gentlemen in whose possession they were. He was also assisted by several curious remarks made by gentlemen who navigated in that part of the world. He has been more particularly induced to publish it now, since whatsoever can assist the navigation of that coast must be of the greatest utility at this juncture, when the settling of that country is under the consideration of the government, and many vessels fitting out for that part. If he has in any part succeeded, he shall esteem himself happy, and his labour well employed; but, if otherwise, he hopes, this performance my incite some other person, who may have better helps and greater abilities, to rectify the errors, and render such a desirable piece of service, more perfect, to his country. He moreover flatters himself that this work, though it may, in some particulars, be defective, yet will be of the greatest use, till more accurate surveys can be made; and, in the mean time, in some measure, assist those gentlemen, who may be employed by the government for that purpose. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : William Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1763
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:457552136
Author : Best Books on
Publisher : Best Books on
Page : 707 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781623760090
compiled and written by the Federal Writers' Project of the Work Projects Administration for the state of Florida ... sponsored by state of Florida Department of Public Instruction.
Author : Woodbury Lowery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : America
ISBN : HARVARD:HXPQVT
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1763
Category : English literature
ISBN : HARVARD:HXJ9RQ
Author : George R. Fairbanks
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781947372092
The books in the Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series demonstrate the University Press of Florida’s long history of publishing Latin American and Caribbean studies titles that connect in and through Florida, highlighting the connections between the Sunshine State and its neighboring islands. Books in this series show how early explorers found and settled Florida and the Caribbean. They tell the tales of early pioneers, both foreign and domestic. They examine topics critical to the area such as travel, migration, economic opportunity, and tourism. They look at the growth of Florida and the Caribbean and the attendant pressures on the environment, culture, urban development, and the movement of peoples, both forced and voluntary. The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series gathers the rich data available in these architectural, archaeological, cultural, and historical works, as well as the travelogues and naturalists’ sketches of the area prior to the twentieth century, making it accessible for scholars and the general public alike. The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, under the Humanities Open Books program.
Author : Alex Johnson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786733214
The First Mapping of America tells the story of the General Survey. At the heart of the story lie the remarkable maps and the men who made them - the commanding and highly professional Samuel Holland, Surveyor-General in the North, and the brilliant but mercurial William Gerard De Brahm, Surveyor-General in the South. Battling both physical and political obstacles, Holland and De Brahm sought to establish their place in the firmament of the British hierarchy. Yet the reality in which they had to operate was largely controlled from afar, by Crown administrators in London and the colonies and by wealthy speculators, whose approval or opposition could make or break the best laid plans as they sought to use the Survey for their own ends.
Author : Thomas O'Gorman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89077091908
Author : Philip Schaff,Henry Codman Potter,Samuel Macauley Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : United States
ISBN : HARVARD:32044086245289
Author : Philip Schaff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:39015008209366
Author : John Pinkerton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1814
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10366514
Author : Osborn, Nathaniel
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813059549
Florida Historical Society Stetson Kennedy Book Award Stretching along 156 miles of Florida's East Coast, the Indian River Lagoon contains the St. Lucie estuary, the Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River Lagoon, and the Indian River. It is a delicate ecosystem of shifting barrier islands and varying salinity levels due to its many inlets that open and close onto the ocean. The long, ribbon-like lagoon spans both temperate and subtropical climates, resulting in the most biologically diverse estuarine system in the United States. Nineteen canals and five man-made inlets have dramatically reshaped the region in the past two centuries, intensifying its natural instability and challenging its diversity. Indian River Lagoon traces the winding story of the waterway, showing how humans have altered the area to fit their needs and also how the lagoon has influenced the cultures along its shores. Now stuck in transition between a place of labor and a place of recreation, the lagoon has become a chief focus of public concern. This book provides a much-needed bigger picture as debates continue over how best to restore this natural resource.
Author : Federal Writers' Project
Publisher : Trinity University Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781595342089
During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor. In the 21st Century, Florida is a major center for industry and tourism; however, published in 1939, the WPA Guide to Florida exhibits a rather rural and quiet state. This guide gives an interesting perspective on the Sunshine State before its explosive growth starting in the 1950s, focusing on the state’s Seminole roots and Spanish influence as well as its lush, diverse landscape.