The book details a six-week expedition into Iroquois territory, offering insights into the region's ecology. It captures the interactions with the landscape and Indigenous people, providing a unique perspective on the natural environment and cultural encounters of the time. Published in 1751, it serves as an important historical document reflecting early exploration and observations of North America.
A remarkable diary chronicling the final working year of the charmed life of John Bartram, gamekeeper and senior wildlife officer at Richmond Park for the past thirty years.
Exploring the St. Johns River Valley in 1765, father and son naturalists John and William Bartram provide a unique perspective on the region's ecology. Their writings are complemented by commentary and a contemporary record of the diverse flora and fauna they encountered, offering insights into both historical and modern natural history. This work highlights the Bartrams' contributions to the understanding of Florida's natural environment.