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by Philip Henry Gosse (Author)
""Letters From Alabama: Chiefly Relating To Natural History"" is a non-fiction book written by Philip Henry Gosse and originally published in 1859. The book is a collection of letters written by Gosse to his family in England during his time in Alabama, USA, where he was working as a naturalist. The letters detail Gosse's observations of the natural world in Alabama, including the flora and fauna, geological formations, and weather patterns. He also writes about his interactions with the local people, including slaves, and his experiences traveling through the state. Gosse's writing style is descriptive and engaging, and he provides detailed sketches and illustrations throughout the book to further illustrate his observations. The book is considered an important work in the field of natural history, as it provides a detailed account of the natural world in Alabama during the mid-19th century. Overall, ""Letters From Alabama"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in natural history, travel writing, or American 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.
