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Description and Holding Information
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Romans, Concise history of East and West Florida, 1775
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Capt. Bernard Roman's natural history treatise was published in 1775 in New York. The author discussed climate, vegetation, and animals in eastern
and western Florida (then part of England), while also making observations regarding political situations and potential commercial uses. There are
also several illustrations throughout the book. At the end of the treatise, there are two pages listing errata. Thereafter, a note by Roman noted that a
map planned for page 72 was not included in the current volume, but would be published in a second volume. No such volume appeared to have been
published. The Appendix contains marine navigation documents regarding travel to both sides of Florida. (Source of digitized copy: New York Public
Library).
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Title:
A concise natural history of East and West Florida : containing an account of the natural produce of all the southern part of British America, in the three kingdoms of nature, particularly the animal and vegetable. Likewise, the artificial produce now raised, or possible to be raised, and manufactured there, with some commercial and political observations in that part of the world; and a chorographical account of the same. To which is added, by way of appendix, plain and easy directions to navigators over the bank of Bahama, the coast of the two Floridas, the north of Cuba, and the dangerous Gulph Passage. Noting also, the hitherto unknown watering places in that part of America, intended principally for the use of such vessels as may be so unfortunate as to be distresed by weather in that difficult part of the world / by Captain Bernard Romans. Illustrated with twelve copper plates, and two whole sheet maps. Vol. I.
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OCLC Number:
745317190
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Volume 1 | | Yes | No |
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