Letters From Alabama: Chiefly Relating To Natural History (1859) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437242379)

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 written by Gosse to his friends and family in England during his time in Alabama, where he was a naturalist and collector. The letters contain detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna of the region, as well as Gosse's observations on the people and culture of Alabama. Gosse's writing style is engaging and vivid, and he provides a wealth of information on the natural history of Alabama, including the habits and behaviors of various animals, the geology of the region, and the characteristics of different plant species. He also discusses the impact of human activity on the environment, such as the effects of logging and the cultivation of cotton on the local ecosystem.Overall, Letters From Alabama is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the natural history of the American South in the mid-19th century, as well as the life and work of one of the era's most prominent naturalists.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: 1437242375
ISBN-13: 9781437242379
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d