Environment and Natural History Publications

Publications in this collection are part of USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections. The selections form a part of the Florida Environment and Natural History Initiative.

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Florida Wild Flowers, An Introduction to the Flora of the Florida Peninsula, 1926

Mary Francis Baker

A botanical guide offering detailed descriptions and illustrations of native wildflower species in the region.
The Birds of Florida, 1925

Harold H. Bailey

A detailed exploration of the 425 species and subspecies of birds found within Florida and its adjacent waters, with a particular focus on their relationship to agriculture.
Booklet, The French Turpentining System Applied to Longleaf Pine, October, 1924

E. R. McKee

A booklet from the United States Department of Agriculture highlighting the damage to the longleaf pine in parts of the South due to destructive turpentining methods.
Tales of Southern Rivers, 1924

Zane Grey

A collection of fishing and hunting stories exploring the rich history of the rivers in the southern United States. These stories showcase life along these waterways and their significance to the regions' history.
A Manual of American and European Birds, Reproduced in Natural Colors With Their Common and Scientific Names, 1923

Unknown

An ornithological guide featuring birds from America and Europe with detailed illustrations in natural colors. It includes both common and scientific names, providing comprehensive visual and textual information for bird identification and study.
Citrus Culture in Florida, 1923

H. J. Wheeler

A practical guide to citrus farming in Florida. It covers cultivation techniques, soil preparation, pest control, fertilization, and irrigation, tailored to Florida's specific conditions.
Journal, J.S. Watson, Descriptions of Wild Life Expeditions and Hunting in U.S., 1878

J. S. Watson

A journal kept by hunter, birder, and amateur naturalist J. S. Watson of Rochester, New York, concerning trips to Florida and Colorado, 1848-1880. The author lists Florida sea and game birds he observed and shot, discusses hunting alligators and fishing, and describes hunting bear and elk in Colorado. 46 pages of the journal are devoted to Watson's trip to Florida's Homosassa River and Cedar Keys with his cousin Charles A. Watson, during which Charles was killed in a boating accident. Watson details the hours he and his companion spent clinging to their capsized boat until Charles, too weak to hold on, slipped off and perished. Watson also describes the difficulties of locating and retrieving Charles's body and his problems with local inhabitants.
British Poisonous Plants, 1856

Charles Johnson

A book highlighting the risks of accidental poisonings caused by toxic plants in Britain, with an emphasis on the visual similarities between harmful plants and harmless ones, aiming to prevent future incidents through increased awareness.
An Essay on Currents at Sea, 1757

Joseph Mead

A thorough review of ocean currents, including their causes, effects, and significance for navigation and ecology.