In the Wilds of Florida: A Tale of Warfare and Hunting

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Abstract

Maurice Kearney, a young man unsure of what to do with his life after leaving school, decides to journey to Florida with his father. Sponsored by his wealthy uncle, Maurice and his father explore the wilds and civilizations of Florida.

Local locations visited or mentioned in the text include the St. Johns River and the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Identifier

SPECIAL PR4845 .K54 I5 1880

Access Rights

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Title

In the Wilds of Florida: A Tale of Warfare and Hunting

Publisher

London: T. Nelson and Sons

Format

Hardcover book

Language

English

Audience

Subject

Action or Adventure
Youth

Coverage

Florida Territory

Has Format

Available for free on HathiTrust.

References

Gardner, Janette C. An Annotated Bibliography of Florida Fiction, 1801-1980. St. Petersburg, FL: Little Bayou Press, 1983.

Bibliographic Citation

Kingston, William Henry Giles. In the Wilds of Florida: A Tale of Warfare and Hunting. London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1880.

Citation

William Henry Giles Kingston, “In the Wilds of Florida: A Tale of Warfare and Hunting,” St. Augustine Fiction, accessed June 12, 2025, https://staugustinefiction.omeka.net/items/show/81.

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