'Retire? You can't retire!', Sir David Attenborough told John Bartram, when the man who has been gamekeeper and senior wildlife officer for Richmond Park for the past thirty years announced his intention to step away from the role, bidding farewell to the iconic park which has been his home and way of life for so long.
Exploring the St. Johns River Valley in 1765, father and son naturalists John and William Bartram provide a unique perspective on the region's ecology. Their writings are complemented by commentary and a contemporary record of the diverse flora and fauna they encountered, offering insights into both historical and modern natural history. This work highlights the Bartrams' contributions to the understanding of Florida's natural environment.