Notes On The Life And Works Of Bernard Romans

""Notes On The Life And Works Of Bernard Romans: Publications Of The Florida State Historical Society, No. 2"" is a book written by Philip Lee Phillips. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Bernard Romans, a Dutch surveyor, cartographer, and naturalist who lived in the 18th century. The book is published by the Florida State Historical Society and is the second publication in their series. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Romans' life and his contributions to the fields of surveying, cartography, and natural history. It covers his early life in the Netherlands, his journey to America, and his work as a surveyor for the British army during the French and Indian War. The book also discusses his travels throughout the southern colonies, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, where he created detailed maps and collected specimens of plants and animals. The author, Philip Lee Phillips, provides a detailed examination of Romans' published works, including his maps, natural history writings, and his influential book ""A Concise Natural History of East and West Florida."" The book also explores Romans' personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with financial difficulties. Overall, ""Notes On The Life And Works Of Bernard Romans"" is a fascinating look at the life and contributions of a little-known figure in American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of surveying, cartography, and natural history in the southern colonies during the 18th century.Foreword By George Parker Winship And J. Franklin Jameson.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.