02516cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000330011524500260014826400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000610036050000310042150502720045250801220072452011680084653400450201465300380205965300210209785600430211899900170216110760UtSlPG20260610133246.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF2961 aTorrey, Bradford,d1843-191212aA Florida Sketch-Book 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aThere is an improved edition of this title, eBook #59608  aRelease date is 2004-01-010 aIn the flat-woods -- Beside the marsh -- On the beach at Daytona -- Along the Hillsborough -- A morning at the old sugar mill -- On the upper St. John's -- On the St. Augustine road -- Ornithology on a cotton plantation -- A Florida shrine -- Walks about Tallahassee.  aProduced by Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
and the Internet Archive; University of Florida  a"A Florida Sketch-Book" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. The work intricately portrays the natural landscapes, flora, and fauna of Florida, as well as the author’s personal observations and interactions with the local residents and wildlife during his explorations of the region.  The beginning of the book introduces readers to Torrey's journey as he expresses his intrigue for the flat-woods, a seemingly uninviting but ultimately captivating landscape. He recalls his initial impressions, detailing his experiences with the local environment and the various birds he encounters, such as robins, bluebirds, and the elusive brown-headed nuthatch. Through his vivid descriptions and encounters with colorful characters, including local wood-carriers and curious children, Torrey invites readers into a reflective exploration of Florida's unique ecosystem and the complex human interactions within it. The opening sets a tone of admiration and exploration, as Torrey balances his scientific observations with personal musings on the charm of Florida's wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFlorida -- Description and travel  aBirds -- Florida40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10760  c52210d52210