A Naturalist's Sojourn In Jamaica (1851)

By Philip Henry Gosse and Richard Hill

Book Overview

A Naturalist's Sojourn in Jamaica is a book written by Philip Henry Gosse and published in 1851. The book is a detailed account of Gosse's travels and observations during his time in Jamaica, where he lived for over a year. Gosse was a renowned naturalist and his book offers a fascinating insight into the flora and fauna of Jamaica during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover a range of topics, including the island's geology, botany, and zoology. Gosse describes in detail the various species of plants and animals he encountered, including the Jamaican iguana, the mountain chicken, and the mongoose. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams that help to illustrate the different species and habitats that Gosse encountered. A Naturalist's Sojourn in Jamaica is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the natural history of Jamaica or the work of Philip Henry Gosse.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165948494
• ISBN13: 9781165948499
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 580 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"