Letters From Alabama: Chiefly Relating To Natural History (1859) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164913344)

""Letters From Alabama: Chiefly Relating To Natural History"" is a book written by Philip Henry Gosse and published in 1859. The book is a collection of letters that Gosse wrote to his friends and family during his time in Alabama, where he lived for several years studying the natural history of the region.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the natural world in Alabama. Gosse writes about the birds, insects, plants, and animals that he observed during his time in the state, and he provides detailed descriptions of their behavior, habitats, and physical characteristics.Throughout the book, Gosse also reflects on his own experiences living in Alabama, including his interactions with the local people and his observations of the social and political climate of the region. He also includes several illustrations and sketches of the natural world, which add depth and detail to his descriptions.Overall, ""Letters From Alabama"" is a fascinating and insightful look at the natural world of the American South in the mid-19th century, as well as a personal account of one man's experiences living in a new and unfamiliar place.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Philip Henry Gosse
ISBN-10: 1164913344
ISBN-13: 9781164913344
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d