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.
Exploring the diverse landscapes and cultures of the American Southeast, this work offers detailed observations on the soil, natural resources, and the customs of various Indigenous peoples, including the Creek and Choctaw nations. Its historical significance is underscored by modern preservation efforts, ensuring clarity and readability for contemporary readers. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the region's ecology and the interactions between settlers and Native American tribes.
"In this splendid volume, editors Gregory A. Waselkov and Kathryn E. Holland Braund pull together from a variety of published and archival sources Bartram's observations on Southeastern Indians, particularly the Creeks, Seminoles, and Cherokees. . . . With this comprehensive compendium, the scope of Bartram's contributions to the fields of ethnohistory, anthropology, and historical archaeology can finally be understood."-Mississippi Quarterly "An exemplary work. . . . Waselkov and Braund have given scholars and fans of Bartram an invaluable source of his writing on the southeastern Indians and the tools and information with which to interpret and use his work."-American Indian Culture and Research Journal "William Bartram on the Southeastern Indians is essential reading for anyone interested in the Native American Southeast. . . . As a primary source, the book is an invaluable collection of information; as a scholarly work, it is unparalleled in its informed presentation and critical review of Bartram's writings."-North Carolina Historical Review
