The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned, in the first place, to the various works of Nature, to mark the distinctions of the climates he may explore, and to offer such useful observations on the different productions as… — William Bartram Copy Share Image
It may be proper to observe, that I had now passed the utmost frontier of the white settlements on that border. — William Bartram Copy Share Image
First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of great strength and high… — William Bartram Copy Share Image
The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned, in the first place, to the various works of Nature, to mark the distinctions of… — William Bartram Copy Share Image
If we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the animal creation, we shall find manifest examples of premeditation, perseverance, resolution,… — William Bartram Copy Share Image
Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes. — William Bartram Copy Share Image
On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude, presume to offer up my… — William Bartram Copy Share Image
Turkeys, quails, and small birds, are here to be seen; but birds are not numerous in desart forests; they draw near to the habitations… — William Bartram Copy Share Image
Some tribes of birds will relieve and rear up the young and helpless, of their own and other tribes, when abandoned. — William Bartram Copy Share Image
My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves… — William Bartram Copy Share Image
The parental, and filial affections seem to be as ardent, their sensibility and attachment, as active and faithful, as those observed to be in… — William Bartram Copy Share Image
Having contemplated this admirable grove, I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river, and though it was now late in December,… — William Bartram Copy Share Image