Hugh Willoughby 1904 Across the Everglades A Canoe Journey of Exploration

Description: Hardcover. 8vo. Published by J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, PA. 1904. 192 pgs. Illustrated with numerous photos. Fourth Edition. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. Bookstore stamp present to the title page. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Every one has heard of the Everglades; but I think that the general impression of what constitutes the Everglades is absolutely incorrect. If you seek information, you will probably be told that it is a vast tract of swamp in Florida, into which the Indians were driven during the Seminole War, and where Uncle Sam was unable to follow them. It will be my endeavor to show, as this account of my last winter's expedition progresses, that the word swamp, as we understand it, has no application whatever to the Everglades; that it is a country of pure water; that this water is moving in one direction or another, depending on the natural topography of the country; that the air is wholesome, pure, and free from disease-germs; that near the coast and the mangroves the mosquitoes thrive; but deep in the Everglades, in the wintertime at least, you can sleep comfortably without a net. No stagnant pools exist for the larvae to thrive in. The winds blow gently over this almost level expanse most of the time from the southeast, though occasionally they come from the Gulf. Hugh Willoughby 1904 Across the Everglades A Canoe Journey of Exploration Description Up For Sale Today is Across the Everglades A Canoe Journey of Exploration by Hugh L. Willoughby Hardcover. 8vo. Published by J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, PA. 1904. 192 pgs. Illustrated with numerous photos. Fourth Edition. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. Bookstore stamp present to the title page. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Every one has heard of the Everglades; but I think that the general impression of what constitutes the Everglades is absolutely incorrect. If you seek information, you will probably be told that it is a vast tract of swamp in Florida, into which the Indians were driven during the Seminole War, and where Uncle Sam was unable to follow them. It will be my endeavor to show, as this account of my last winter's expedition progresses, that the word swamp, as we understand it, has no application whatever to the Everglades; that it is a country of pure water; that this water is moving in one direction or another, depending on the natural topography of the country; that the air is wholesome, pure, and free from disease-germs; that near the coast and the mangroves the mosquitoes thrive; but deep in the Everglades, in the wintertime at least, you can sleep comfortably without a net. No stagnant pools exist for the larvae to thrive in. The winds blow gently over this almost level expanse most of the time from the southeast, though occasionally they come from the Gulf. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our goal is to provide the best books for the lowest prices. We understand that you have more choices than ever to buy books, so we strive to provide the best service, accurate descriptions, the cheapest shipping and the best customer service in the realm of bookselling. Thank you for visiting this listing and we hope to see you again soon! Book formats and corresponding sizes Name Abbreviations Leaves Pages Approximate cover size (width × height) inches cm folio 2º or fo 2 4 12 × 19 30.5 × 48 quarto 4º or 4to 4 8 9½ × 12 24 × 30.5 octavo 8º or 8vo 8 16 6 × 9 15 × 23 duodecimo or twelvemo 12º or 12mo 12 24 5 × 7⅜ 12.5 × 19 sextodecimo or sixteenmo 16º or 16mo 16 32 4 × 6¾ 10 × 17 octodecimo or eighteenmo 18º or 18mo 18 36 4 × 6½ 10 × 16.5 trigesimo-secundo or thirty-twomo 32º or 32mo 32 64 3½ × 5½ 9 × 14 quadragesimo-octavo or forty-eightmo 48º or 48mo 48 96 2½ × 4 6.5 × 10 sexagesimo-quarto or sixty-fourmo 64º or 64mo 64 128 2 × 3 5 × 7.5 ALL ITEMS ARE DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY! PLEASE CHECK ALL THE PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING! PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN FOUR (4) DAYS OF THE INVOICE! Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are typically collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" as US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. (This is a felony in the United States) Create your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

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