Observations on the Inhabitants, Climate, Soil, Rivers, Productions, Animals, and Other Matters Worthy of Notice, Made by Mr. John Bartram, in His Travels From Pensilvania to Onondago, Oswego and the - Hardcover

John Bartram

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266442803 ISBN 13: 9780266442806

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Travel notes from Pennsylvania to Onondaga and Lake Ontario, with a curious account of Niagara’s cataracts—revealing natural wonders and frontier life that shaped early American understanding.

This edition compiles John Bartram’s journal of his travels, including plant and soil observations, river routes, and encounters with Indigenous communities along the way. It pairs careful natural history with practical details from a time of exploration, trade, and diplomacy, offering a window into the land between Pennsylvania and the Great Lakes.

• Firsthand journey paths from Philadelphia to Onondaga, Oswego, and the Lake Ontario region.
• Vivid scenes of river crossings, port towns, and trading forts, plus everyday life of Indigenous allies and traders.
• Natural history notes on flora, fauna, water chemistry, and geological features observed along the routes.
• Context for colonial plans, frontier governance, and cross‑cultural exchanges in mid‑18th‑century North America.

Ideal for readers curious about early American exploration, natural history, and the frontier networks that connected colonies with the interior.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266442803
• ISBN 13: 9780266442806
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 100