Travels In The Confederation, 1783-1784 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548494103)

Travels In The Confederation, 1783-1784 is a historical travelogue written by Johann David Schoepf. The book chronicles Schoepf's travels through the newly-formed United States of America in the years immediately following the American Revolution. Schoepf, a German botanist and physician, was sent to America by the Bavarian Academy of Sciences to study the natural history of the country.In his travels, Schoepf visited several states, including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. He provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna he encountered, as well as the people and customs of the regions he visited. Schoepf also offers his observations on the political and social climate of the United States at the time, including the challenges faced by the new government and the tensions between different states.Travels In The Confederation, 1783-1784 is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the early years of the United States. It provides insight into the country's natural history, as well as the political and social climate of the time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, travel writing, or natural history.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: Johann David Schoepf
ISBN-10: 054849410X
ISBN-13: 9780548494103
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/12/2007
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d