The natural history of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands - containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants - particularly, those not hitherto described, or (14563065130)

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Title: The natural history of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands : containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants : particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in English and French : to which is prefixed, a new and correct map of the countries, with observations on their natural state, inhabitants, and productions
Year: 1771 (1770s)
Authors: Catesby, Mark, 1683-1749 Edwards, George, 1694-1773
Subjects: Natural history Natural history Natural history Natural history Botany Birds
Publisher: London : Printed for B. White
Contributing Library: University Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Digitizing Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill



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