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Travels through North and South Carolina, Georgia, east and west Florida, the Cherokee country, the extensive territories of the Muscogulges, or Creek confederacy, and the country of the Chactaws

containing an account of the soil and natural productions of those regions : together with observations on the manners of the Indians : embellished with copper-plates
Pages
520
Published
1791
Language
English

Synopsis

This classic account details William Bartram's extensive journeys through the American South in the late 18th century. He explores the diverse landscapes of North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, documenting the natural world and the cultures of various Native American nations, including the Cherokee, Muscogulges (Creek), and Chactaws. Bartram's observations offer a unique window into the ecology and indigenous societies of the region before significant European settlement.

About the author

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William Bartram

William Bartram is the author of The United States in Literature, with special editions for The Glass Menagerie and All My Sons. His work focuses on American literature and drama.