Quotes by Francis Moore

The Crocodile, which seems to be the chief, abounds in all the Rivers of Georgia; they call them Alligators. I have seen some of these I believe 12 Foot long. A Number of Vulgar Errors are reported of them; one is, that their scales are Musquet-proof; whereas I have frequently seen them killed with small Shot.

There are wild Turkeys, though but few of them upon the Island, but Plenty upon the Main. This Bird is larger than the tame Turkey, and the Cock is the beautifullest of the feathered Kind; his Head has the red and blue of the Turkey, only much more lively and beautiful.

There has not been one Person bit by a Rattle-Snake in the Colony of Georgia. I have seen several of these Snakes which were kill'd at Frederica, the largest above two Yards long, the Belly white, and the Back of a brown Colour; they seem to be of the Viper Kind, and are of a strong Smell, somewhat like Musk. The Rattles are Rings at the End of their Tails of a horny Substance; these shaking together make a Noise.