In the Wilds of Florida: A Tale of Warfare and Hunting
1880
In the Wilds of Florida: A Tale of Warfare and Hunting
1880
Adventure, British Literature
In the Wilds of Florida: A Tale of Warfare and Hunting is a historical novel by William Henry Giles Kingston, first published in 1880. The story follows Maurice Kearney, a young Irish school-leaver who travels to Florida to assist his ailing uncle amidst the backdrop of conflict with local Native American tribes. As Maurice embarks on thrilling hunts and navigates challenges in the wild, the narrative explores themes of adventure, survival, and the natural history of Florida. This juvenile fiction work combines elements of adventure and natural history, making it a notable contribution to 19th-century literature.
