35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See before You Die
Charles Seabrook author Ann Litrel author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:University of Georgia Press
Publishing:15th Oct '25
£32.95
This title is due to be published on 15th October, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
An illustrated bucket list of the many natural wonders of Georgia
The expression “natural wonders” can often conjure images of far-flung destinations like the Grand Canyon, the peaks of the Rockies, or Niagara Falls. Yet Georgia, the largest state east of the Mississippi, is home to a wealth of wonders that rival any found beyond its borders. Such wonders include the Altamaha River, Georgia’s own untamed Amazon; Providence Canyon, the “little Grand Canyon”; Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s highest peak and only cloud forest; and the vast, hauntingly beautiful Okefenokee Swamp.
Based on noted science journalist Charles Seabrook’s personal bucket list and artist Ann Litrel’s insightful watercolors and sketches, 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See before You Die offers a fresh take on Georgia’s natural beauty in the tradition of naturalists such as John James Audubon and William Bartram. Each of the thirty-five sites is introduced by paintings, field sketches, artist notes, and elegant science writing that highlight its unique attributes. The book captures the beauty and rich natural history of Georgia’s biological and geological treasures—inspiring leisure travelers, nature enthusiasts, and art lovers to explore these places on their own.
Ann Litrel’s wonderfully loose and expressive watercolor renderings paired with Charles Seabrook’s masterful descriptions make you want to jump in the car and not come home until you've seen them all.
-- Seth Hopkins * executive director, Booth Western Art Museum *The best blend of art, science, natural history, and Georgia history that you'll ever read!
-- Robert A. Hattaway * author of Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of Southwest Florida *Seeing Georgia’s natural wonders through the talented eyes and paintbrushes of Ann Litrel is almost as good as being there in person.
-- John Wieland * art collector, donor of the John and Sue Wieland Pavilion at the High Museum of Art, and founder of The Warehouse *This is a wonderful book! Charlie’s clear, illuminating narratives coupled with Ann’s lovely, tender paintings will inspire every Georgia reader, from newcomers to those born-and-bred, to visit these thirty-five beautiful or intriguing locales that are so rich in human history and Georgia’s impressive biodiversity.
-- Linda G. Chafin * author of Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Georgia and the Surrounding States *In my eighty-three years of life, I have been fortunate to have been to almost all of the 35 natural wonders included in this book. They have been captured in all their beauty and spirit through Litrel's paintings and Seabrook's words. These wonderfully paired nature lovers have created a book you can read again and again.
-- Wayne Clough * author of Things New and Strange: A Southerner’s Journey through the Smithsonian CollectioISBN: 9780820374444
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
296 pages