Nuttall's Travels Into The Old Northwest: An Unpublished 1810 Diary (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258095734)

Nuttall's Travels Into The Old Northwest: An Unpublished 1810 Diary is a historical book that presents the unpublished diary of Thomas Nuttall, a British botanist and zoologist who traveled through the Old Northwest region of the United States in 1810. The diary has been edited and annotated by Jeannette Elizabeth Graustein, a scholar of early American literature and culture, to provide context and additional information about the places and people Nuttall encountered on his journey. The book offers a unique window into the early history of the American Midwest, as Nuttall describes his experiences exploring the region's natural landscape, meeting with Native American tribes, and interacting with settlers and traders. The diary also includes detailed observations of plants and animals, making it a valuable resource for scholars of environmental history and natural science. Overall, Nuttall's Travels Into The Old Northwest provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history and the life of a remarkable explorer and scientist.Chronica Botanica, V14, No. 1-2.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: Jeannette Elizabeth Graustein,Thomas Nuttall
ISBN-10: 1258095734
ISBN-13: 9781258095734
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2011
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.31d