N A T U R A L  H I S T O R I E S

These two books provide an interesting look into the natural side of colonial Georgia and the South. They depict the wildlife of the early southern coastline in colorful and vivid drawings.


Von Reck's Voyage - Georgia in 1736
Von Reck's Voyage - Georgia in 1736

Found recently in Denmark, these drawings depict Indians, colonists, plants and animals only three years after the founding of Georgia.

John Abbot's Birds of Georgia
John Abbot's Birds of Georgia

Selected drawings by early artist-naturalist John Abbot, presented in full color and size.




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