Natural History Of Nevis: And The Rest Of The English Leeward Charibee Islands In America, With Many Other Observations On Nature And Art (1745)

""A Natural History of Nevis: And the Rest of the English Leeward Charibee Islands in America, with Many Other Observations on Nature and Art"" is a book written by William Smith and published in 1745. The book is a comprehensive study of the natural history of Nevis, an island in the Caribbean, as well as other English Leeward Charibee Islands in America. Smith's work covers a wide range of topics related to the natural environment, including geology, botany, zoology, and meteorology. He provides detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna of the islands, including many species that were previously unknown to European naturalists. He also discusses the climate, soil, and topography of the islands, as well as their history and culture.In addition to his observations on nature, Smith also includes sections on the art and industry of the islands. He describes the various trades and crafts practiced by the people of Nevis, including sugar production, shipbuilding, and fishing.Overall, ""A Natural History of Nevis"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of the Caribbean region. Smith's detailed observations and vivid descriptions provide a fascinating glimpse into the ecology and culture of the English Leeward Charibee Islands in the mid-18th century.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.