Florida trails as seen from Jacksonville to Key West and from November to April inclusive

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Packard, Winthrop, 1862-1943

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Florida Trails as Seen from Jacksonville to Key West and from November to April" by Winthrop Packard is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book captures the natural beauty and wildlife of Florida, reflecting on the author's experiences and observations as he journeys through the state during the winter months. Packard likely focuses on various aspects of Florida's landscape, including its birds, butterflies, and unique flora, as well as the vibrant culture of the region. At the start of the book, the author describes his journey southward from New York to Florida, expressing excitement as he anticipates encountering the migratory birds that abound in the warmer climate. He shares his observations aboard a steamer, detailing the various species of birds that join him on his voyage, from myrtle warblers to pelicans. The narrative weaves personal anecdotes with rich descriptions of the natural surroundings and reflects the author's deep appreciation for the avian life he encounters. Additionally, he highlights the striking contrasts between the chill of northern winters and the warmer, inviting atmosphere of southern Florida as he begins to explore its enchanting landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Steve Mattern, Chuck greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Illustrated from photographs by the author and others.

Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-08-12