South America - History - To 1806
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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.
Rolt, Richard, 1724 or 5-1770.Date: M.DCC.LVI. [1756]- E-books
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The history of South America . Containing the discoveries of Columbus, the conquest of Mexico and Peru, and the other transactions of the Spaniards in the New World. By the Rev. Mr. Cooper. Embellished with copper-plate cuts.
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 4-1793.Date: 1789- E-books
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The history of South America . Containing the discoveries of Columbus, the conquest of Mexico and Peru, and the other transactions of the Spaniards in the New World. By the Rev. Mr. Cooper. Embellished with copper-plate cuts.
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 4-1793.Date: [1793]- E-books
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A voyage to South-America describing at large the Spanish cities, towns, provinces, &c. on that extensive Continent. Interspersed throught with reflections on the genius, customs, manners, and trade of the inhabitants; together with the natural history of the country. And An Account of their Gold and Silver Mines. Undertaken by command of his Majesty the King of Spain, by Don George Juan, and Don Antonio de Ulloa, Both Captains of the Spanish Navy, Members of the Royal Societies of London and Berlin, And corresponding Members of the Royal Academy at Paris. Translated from the original Spanish. Illustrated with Copper plates. In two volumes.
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716-1795.Date: MDCCLVIII. [1758]