South America - Description and travel
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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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A voyage round the world by the way of the great South Sea, perform'd in the years 1719, 20, 21, 22, in the Speedwell of London, of 24, Guns and 100 Men, (under His Majesty's Commission to cruize on the Spaniards in the late War with the Spanish Crown) till she was cast away on the Island of Juan Fernandes, in May 1720; and afterwards continu'd in the Racevery, the Jesus Maria and Sacra Familia, &c. By Capt. George Shelvocke, Commander of the Speedwell, Recovery, &c. in this Expedition
George ShelvockeDate: MDCCXXVI. [1726]- E-books
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An account of the first settlement, laws, form of government, and police, of the Cessares, a people of South America : in nine letters / from Mr. Vander Neck, one of the senators of that nation, to his friend in Holland : with notes by the editor.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: 1764- E-books
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A view of the coasts, countries and islands within the limits of the South-Sea-Company . Containing An Account of the Discoveries, Settlements, Progress and Present State; together with the Bays, Ports, Harbours, Rivers, &c. The Various Winds and Soundings; the Product, People, Manufactures, Trade and Riches of the several Places: viz. From the River Aranoca to Terra del Fuego, and from thence through the South Sea to the farthest Bounds of the late Act of Parliament. To which is added, An Account of Former Projects in England for a Settlement, and the Accomplishment of the Last in the Establishing the New Company; with a List of the Commissioners Names appointed by Her Majesty to take the Subscriptions. As also some Useful Oservations on the several Voyages that have been hitherto Publish'd. The whole collected from the best authors, as well manuscripts as printed. Illustrated with a general map, and particular draughts of the most important places; by Herman Moll, geographer.
Moll, Herman, d. 1732.Date: 1711- 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]