A new and accurate history of South-America Containing A particular Account of some Accidents leading to the Discovery of the New World; of the Discovery made by Columbus, and other Adventurers; of the several Attempts made to find out a North-East and North-West Passage; and what Parts of America are subject to the different European Powers. With a full description of the Spanish Provinces of Chili, Paraguay, Peru, and Terra Firma. Of Guiana; particularly of Surinam belonging to the Dutch, and of Cayenne belonging to the French; of Brazil, subject to the Crown of Portugal; of that Part of Paraguay possessed by the Jesuits, where they have established a New Monarchy; and of the various Nations of Indians throughout this extensive Territory: As also of all the most remarkable Islands adjacent to its Coasts. Including the Geographical, Natural, Political, and Commercial History of every Province: With the Religion, Manners, and Customs of the Inhabitants. With Dissertations on the British, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and Indian Settlements. By Mr. Rolt
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
printed for T. Gardner, at Cowley's Head, facing St. Clement's Church in the Strand; and sold by all the booksellers in Great-Britain and Ireland
1756, M.DCC.LVI. [1756]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | English Short Title Catalog, T113379. - Reproduction of original from British Library |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource ([16],576p.,plate) map 8° |