T H E

NATURAL HISTORY

O F

CAROLINA, FLORIDA and the BAHAMA ISLANDS:

Containing the FIGURES of

BIRDS, BEASTS, FISHES, SERPENTS, INSECTS, and PLANTS:

Particularly, the Forest-Trees, Shrubs, and other Plants, not hitherto described, or very incorrectly figured by Authors.

Together with their Descriptions in English and French.

To which, are added

OBSERVATIONS on the AIR, SOIL, and WATERS:

With Remarks upon

AGRICULTURE, GRAIN, PULSE Pulse refers to legumes such as peas, beans, and lentils., ROOTS, &c.

To the whole,

Is Prefixed a new and correct Map of the Countries Treated of.

B Y

MARK CATESBY, F. R. S. Fellow of the Royal Society, a prestigious award granted to eminent scientists.

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NATURAL HISTORY

O F

CAROLINA, FLORIDA, & the BAHAMA ISLANDS:

Containing the DESIGNS

Of BIRDS, ANIMALS, FISHES, SERPENTS, INSECTS, & PLANTS.

And in particular,

Of Forest TREES, SHRUBS, & other PLANTS, which have not been described until now by Authors, or were inaccurately drawn.

With their Descriptions in French & in English.

To which has been added,

Observations on the Air, the Soil, & the Waters,

With Remarks on Agriculture, Grains, Vegetables, Roots, &c.

The whole is preceded by a new & exact MAP of the Countries in question.

By MARK CATESBY of the Royal Society.

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L O N D O N:

Printed at the Expense of the AUTHOR; and Sold by W. INNYS and R. MANBY, at the West End of St. Paul's, by Mr. HAUKSBEE, at the Royal Society House, and by the AUTHOR, at Mr. Bacon's in Hoxton.

MDCCXXXI. 1731