02991cam a22003613u 4500 1838 UtSlPG 20260610133050.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F206 Lawson, John, 1674-1711 A New Voyage to Carolina : Containing the exact description and natural history of that country; together with the present state thereof; and a journal of a thousand miles, travel'd thro' several nations of Indians; giving a particular account of their customs, manners, etc. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_New_Voyage_to_Carolina Release date is 1999-07-01 Text file produced by Alan R. Light HTML file produced by David Widger "A New Voyage to Carolina" by John Lawson is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work details Lawson's explorations in the Carolinas, chronicling his observations of the region's natural history, geography, and interactions with Native American tribes. The narrative serves as both a travelogue and an ethnographic treatise, providing insights into the customs and manners of various Indigenous nations as well as the landscape that would become significant in American history. The opening of the text introduces Lawson as he sets the stage for his detailed journey through the Carolina region, expressing his gratitude to the Lords Proprietors for their support. He highlights the importance of accurate documentation of travelers’ experiences, distinguishing his work from those of less educated forerunners. As he prepares for his journey, Lawson recounts his departure from Charles-Town, detailing the challenges of travel, including a shipwreck near the Isles of Scilly. Through vivid descriptions, he paints a picture of the diverse topography and inhabitants he encounters along the way, revealing both the allure and the difficulties of traversing this largely uncharted territory. The beginning sets a tone of curiosity and earnestness, aiming to provide a thorough account of this promising yet daunting new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- North Carolina Indians of North America -- North Carolina -- Early works to 1800 Natural history -- North Carolina -- Early works to 1800 North Carolina -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 South Carolina -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1838 43949 43949