Robert Davidson

Broschiertes Buch

An Excursion To The Mammoth Cave, And The Barrens Of Kentucky

With Some Notices Of The Early Settlement Of The State (1840)

Beschreibung

""An Excursion To The Mammoth Cave, And The Barrens Of Kentucky: With Some Notices Of The Early Settlement Of The State"" is a historical travelogue written by Robert Davidson in 1840. The book chronicles Davidson's journey through the Mammoth Cave and the Barrens of Kentucky, two natural wonders of the United States. Along the way, he provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna, as well as the geological formations that make these areas so unique. Davidson also includes historical information about the early settlement of Kentucky, including the Native American tribes that inhabited the region before European colonization. He discusses the impact of the American Revolution on the area, as well as the role of pioneers and settlers in shaping the state's history. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid imagery that transports the reader to the natural wonders of Kentucky. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of the region, as well as those who enjoy travel writing and exploration narratives. Overall, ""An Excursion To The Mammoth Cave, And The Barrens Of Kentucky: With Some Notices Of The Early Settlement Of The State"" is a fascinating and informative account of one man's journey through a unique and beautiful part of the United States.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.

Autor

Robert Davidson was born in London, England in May 1947 and moved to Canada with his wife Heather in 1973. Robert is a Chartered Accountant and Trust and Estate Practitioner and a fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. He worked with various CA firms in London before joining Price Waterhouse in Toronto. After a 9 year spell as the CFO of a large private company he opened his own tax practice in Markham Ontario, running that until January 2010 when Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis made it impossible to service his clients. Robert founded the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in late October 2009, just 3 months before his life-saving double lung transplant on January 30, 2010. Robert and his wife live in Markham Ontario. He has two sons. Mark, who also lives in Markham with his wife, Alyshia and new baby daughter Alexis. His other son, Matthew, lives in Neurenberg, Germany where he works with Adidas and is marrying Gemma there in June 2013.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 231g
• ISBN-13: 9781104017309
• ISBN-10: 110401730X
• Artikelnr.: 26446434