Description of the Dismal Swamp and a Proposal to Drain the Swamp
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First published in 1728, this pamphlet by William Byrd offers a detailed account of the Dismal Swamp, a vast and foreboding wetland on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. In addition to describing the swamp's physical features and wildlife, the pamphlet also includes Byrd's bold proposal to drain the swamp, a project that he believed would greatly benefit the region's economy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possi...
First published in 1728, this pamphlet by William Byrd offers a detailed account of the Dismal Swamp, a vast and foreboding wetland on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. In addition to describing the swamp's physical features and wildlife, the pamphlet also includes Byrd's bold proposal to drain the swamp, a project that he believed would greatly benefit the region's economy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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