A Florida Sketch-Book by Bradford Torrey
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"A Florida Sketch-Book" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book offers a detailed and reflective exploration of Florida's unique landscape and its avian inhabitants, capturing the essence of the region through the author's experiences and observations. The opening of the work describes the author's arrival in Florida and his initial impressions of the flat-woods surrounding Jacksonville. Despite feeling bewildered by the seemingly uninviting
terrain, he is drawn to explore its peculiar ecology, particularly the variety of birds found there. Through vivid descriptions, he recounts his encounters with different species, such as mockingbirds, nuthatches, and warblers, while reflecting on the characters he meets and the rich, natural tapestry of the region. This blend of personal narrative and natural observation sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Florida's environment and charms throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Torrey, Bradford, 1843-1912 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01006929 |
| Title | A Florida Sketch-Book |
| Contents | In the flat-woods -- Beside the marsh -- On the beach at Daytona -- Along the Hillsborough -- A morning at the old sugar mill -- On the upper St. John's -- On the St. Augustine road -- Ornithology on a cotton plantation -- A Florida shrine -- Walks about Tallahassee. |
| Credits |
Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available by The Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F296: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida |
| Subject | Florida -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Birds -- Florida |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59608 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59608-2 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 473 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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