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

Author : William Roberts,Thomas Jefferys
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1378890647

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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 by William Roberts,Thomas Jefferys Pdf

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Author : William Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 133055440X

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An Account of the First Discovery, and Natural History of Florida by William Roberts Pdf

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 : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1763
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:457552136

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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... by William Roberts Pdf

Author : Bernard Romans
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1999-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780817308766

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A Concise Natural History of East and West Florida by Bernard Romans Pdf

Bernard Romans's A Concise Natural History of East and West Florida, William Bartram's Travels, and James Adair's History of the American Indian are the three most significant accounts of the southeastern United States published during the late 18th century. This new edition of Romans's Concise Natural History, edited by historian Kathryn Braund, provides the first fully annotated edition of this early and rare description of both the European settled areas and the adjoining Indian lands in what are now the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Romans's purpose in producing his Concise Natural History was twofold: to aid navigators and shippers by detailing the sailing passages of the region and to promote trade and settlement in the region. To those ends, he provided detailed scientific observations on the natural history of the area, a summary of the region's political history, and an assessment of the potential for economic growth in the Floridas based on the area's natural resources. A trained surveyor and cartographer and a self-taught naturalist, Romans supplied detailed descriptions of the region's topography and environment, including information about the climate and weather patterns, plants, animals, and diseases. He provided information about the state of scientific inquiry in the South and touched on many of the most important intellectual arguments of the day, such as the origin of the races, the practice of slavery, and the benefits and drawbacks of monopoly on trade. In addition, Concise Natural History can be placed firmly in the genre of colonial promotional literature. Romans's book was an enthusiastic guide aimed at those seeking to establish modest holdings in the region: "What a field is open here! . . . No country ever had such inexhaustible resources; no empire had ever half so many advantages combining in its behalf!" Romans explained how settlers should travel to the area, what they would need in terms of provisions and tools, and what it would cost to have their land surveyed. In addition to providing an abundance of practical advice, Romans also offered information about the history of earlier settlements, including the earliest and most complete account of New Smyrna near St. Augustine. Romans also presented unique information about the various Indian tribes he encountered. In fact, historians agree that among the most useful portions of the book are Romans's descriptions of the largest Indian tribes in the 18th-century Southeast: the Creeks, Choctaws, and Chickasaws. Romans's account of the diet of the Creeks and Choctaws is one of the most complete available. And his description of the location of Choctaw village sites is one of the best sources for this information.

Author : Conway Robinson,Virginia Historical Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1848
Category : America
ISBN : NYPL:33433067327951

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An Account of Discoveries in the West Until 1519, and of Voyages to and Along the Atlantic Coast of North America, from 1520 to 1573 by Conway Robinson,Virginia Historical Society Pdf

Author : Henry Stevens Son & Stiles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1684
Category : America
ISBN : UCAL:B3071448

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Americana, Voyages by Henry Stevens Son & Stiles Pdf

Author : Obadiah Rich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1835
Category : America
ISBN : HARVARD:HW32AG

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Bibliotheca Americana Nova; Or, A Catalogue of Books in Various Languages Relating to America, Printed Since the Year 1700 by Obadiah Rich Pdf

Author : Obadiah RICH
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1835
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026712501

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Bibliotheca Americana Nova; Or, a Catalogue of Books in Various Languages, Relating to America, Printed Since the Year 1700. (Supplement to the Bibliotheca Americana Nova. Pt. 1. Additions and Corrections, 1701 to 1800. Books Relating to America 1493-1700, Etc.). by Obadiah RICH Pdf

Author : Osborn, Nathaniel
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813059549

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Indian River Lagoon by Osborn, Nathaniel Pdf

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 : Robert Clarke & Co
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : America
ISBN : UOM:39015033687362

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Bibliotheca Americana, 1886 by Robert Clarke & Co Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1835
Category : America
ISBN : UOM:39015023470969

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Bibliotheca Americana Nova by Anonim Pdf

Author : O. Rich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCM:531194079X

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Bibliotheca Americana Nova by O. Rich Pdf

Author : Obadiah Rich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : America
ISBN : STANFORD:36105120283812

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Bibliotheca Americana Nova by Obadiah Rich Pdf

Author : Daniel S. Murphree
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813063324

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Constructing Floridians by Daniel S. Murphree Pdf

Florida Book Awards, Silver Medal for Florida Nonfiction Florida Historical Society Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Award "Compelling stories of people whose ideas about themselves changed as they struggled to understand new people and circumstances. . . . A rich tale of cross-cultural divisions and mutual disappointments."--Journal of Southern History "Through an examination of Spanish, French, and English written accounts, Murphree contends that despite their differences, Florida’s European colonists all developed common attitudes towards the region’s native populations."--Florida Historical Quarterly "Race and racism simply did not arrive to the shores of Florida. Instead, this volume demonstrates how racism emerged out of the frustrations and failures of the Spaniards, Frenchmen, and Britons to control the land and people of Florida."--Andrew K. Frank, author of Creeks and Southerners: Biculturalism on the Early American Frontier Constructing Floridians explores the ways racial identities developed in peninsular Florida and beyond during the 300 years before the founding of the United States. Daniel Murphree shows how the peoples of Spain, France, and Great Britain and half a dozen Florida tribes--the Guale, Calusa, Timucuans, Apalachees, Creeks, and Seminoles--created understandings of one another and themselves. Murphree argues that the Europeans, frustrated by their inability to "tame" the peninsula, blamed the natives for their problems and that barriers between the Europeans and the Indians hardened over time. His focus on race and identity opens up a rare perspective on the story of Florida's past.

Author : Jared Sparks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : America
ISBN : UCAL:B3143011

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Catalogue of the Library of Jared Sparks by Jared Sparks Pdf