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New-England's Rarities Discovered in Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, and Plants of That Country (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
Sinopsis
Explore New England’s early natural history through rare plants, beasts, and curiosities.
This facsimile edition presents one of the oldest English accounts of the region’s natural world, reprinting the original text with careful fidelity and scholarly notes.
This edition preserves the book’s historic spelling and layout, while adding a thoroughly revised introduction and notes that illuminate the context of early American natural history. It documents flora, fauna, and places in 17th-century New England, offering readers a window into the science and curiosity of the era. The volume also provides bibliographic and genealogical context that helps explain the work’s background and influence.What you’ll experience
- Original text faithful to the early edition, with historical orthography preserved
- Scholarly introduction and notes that clarify historical references
- Descriptions of plants, animals, and landscapes as recorded in 17th-century New England
- Context about the book’s publication, authorship, and reception in its time
Ideal for readers of historical natural history, book collectors, and those curious about early exploration and documentation of New England.
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1 Willis, in N. E. Geneal. Register, vol. Ii. P. 204; and New Series of the same, vol. I. P. 31. Williamson, Hist. Of Maine, vol. I. P. 682.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from New-England's Rarities Discovered in Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, and Plants of That Country
In the reproduction of this quaint and curious treatise, which is one of the earliest, on the Natural History of New England, it has been the intention of the Publisher to enhance its value as a literary curiosity, by making it as nearly as possible an exact Fac-simile of the original edition, in accordance with the projected plan of a series of reprints, in which the present work is comprised.
In the furtherance of this intention, the precise orthography, Punctuation, and also the arrangement, - with the exception of the commencement and termination of pages, - have been preserved.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey through the natural wonders of 17th-century New England with this book. Join the author, a curious explorer, as he delves into the region's diverse ecosystem, meticulously documenting its plants, animals, and remedies used by Native Americans. This book offers a glimpse into a time when European knowledge of North American flora and fauna was still in its infancy. The author's meticulous observations and detailed descriptions provide valuable insights into the region's natural history, including accounts of early encounters with now-familiar species and the discovery of new and unique plants. Beyond its scientific significance, this book paints a vivid picture of life in colonial New England, exploring the challenges and opportunities faced by early settlers as they navigated an unfamiliar landscape. The author's encounters with Native American communities shed light on their traditional healing practices and their deep connection to the land. This book is a testament to the enduring power of human curiosity and the importance of understanding the natural world around us. The author's insights into the interconnectedness of life in New England continue to resonate today, reminding us of the delicate balance between humanity and nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330699805_0
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