William Bartram and the American Revolution on the Southern Frontier
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Book Overview
A detailed look into what Bartram omits in Travels and why In Travels, the celebrated 1791 account of the "Old Southwest," William Bartram recorded the natural world he saw around him but, rather incredibly, omitted any reference to the epochal events of the American Revolution. Edward J. Cashin places Bartram in the context of his times and explains his conspicuous avoidance of people, places, and events...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1570036853
ISBN13:9781570036859
Release Date:January 2007
Publisher:University of South Carolina Press
Length:319 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Nature Revolution & Founding South South Atlantic TravelCustomer Reviews
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Best Bartram Commentary Since Harper
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Attempting to figure out where William Bartram went during his famous travels can make one very irritable. Cashin's book puts you solidly in the old wanderer's boot tracks. The wealth of historical detail brings to life the places Bartram went, the people he met, and the times in which he lived. An indispensable book for the serious student of Bartram.
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