Our Georgia Florida Frontier, V1: The Okefinokee Swamp, Its History And Cartography - Hardcover

by Albert Hazen Wright (Author)

Our Georgia Florida Frontier, Volume 1: The Okefinokee Swamp, Its History And Cartography is a comprehensive book written by Albert Hazen Wright. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Okefinokee Swamp, which is located in the southeastern United States, straddling the border between Georgia and Florida. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history of the swamp and the second part focusing on its cartography.In the first part of the book, Wright delves into the history of the Okefinokee Swamp, from its formation to its use by Native American tribes, early explorers, and settlers. He also explores the impact of the swamp on the region's economy, including the timber and turpentine industries.The second part of the book focuses on the cartography of the Okefinokee Swamp, including the various maps that have been created of the area over the years. Wright provides a detailed analysis of these maps, discussing their accuracy and their significance in understanding the swamp's history.Overall, Our Georgia Florida Frontier, Volume 1: The Okefinokee Swamp, Its History And Cartography is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed understanding of this unique and important region of the United States.Studies In History, No. 9-14.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.