Florida trails as seen from Jacksonville to Key West and from November to April inclusive

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Florida trails as seen from Jacksonville to Key West and from November to April inclusive

by Winthrop Packard

EN·~6 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
1

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0:29
2

FLORIDA TRAILS

0:25
3

TO MY MOTHER

1:47
4

ILLUSTRATIONS

3:13
5

FLORIDA TRAILS - CHAPTER I GOING SOUTH WITH THE WARBLERS

16:33
6

CHAPTER II CERTAIN SOUTHERN BUTTERFLIES

17:01
7

CHAPTER III ALONG THE RIVER MARGIN

16:21
8

CHAPTER IV BIRDS OF A MORNING

14:58
9

CHAPTER V ’TWIXT ORANGE GROVE AND SWAMP

15:34
10

CHAPTER VI JASMINE AND CHEROKEE ROSES

17:51

Description

A quiet, sun‑kissed journey unfolds as the author follows Florida’s Atlantic spine from Jacksonville down to Key West during the cooler months of November through April. The narrative blends personal observation with vivid photographs, inviting listeners to imagine warblers drifting over river bends, orange groves swaying in gentle breezes, and the steady hum of riverboats along the Indian River. Along the way the guide notes the subtle changes in wildlife—fluttering butterflies, nesting herons, and the occasional glide of a tarpon—painting a portrait of a landscape that feels both familiar and wild.

Each chapter reads like a stop on a leisurely road trip, from frost‑tinged mornings in St. Augustine to the swampy savannas east of Lake Okeechobee, offering glimpses of historic towns, pine‑filtered light, and the quiet rhythms of coastal life. The tone stays relaxed and observant, encouraging listeners to savor the seasonal textures of the peninsula without rushing toward any grand climax. It’s a gently paced travelogue that celebrates the simple, enduring beauty of Florida’s winter shoreline.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (383K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Steve Mattern, Chuck greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2021-08-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Winthrop Packard

1862–1943

A New England naturalist and journalist, he turned close observation of woods, birds, and country paths into warm, inviting prose. His books blend outdoor travel, literary curiosity, and a steady affection for the landscapes around him.

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