TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lawson,John
TI  - 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
AV  - F206 
PY  - 1999///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Indians of North America -- North Carolina
KW  - Indians of North America -- North Carolina -- Early works to 1800
KW  - Natural history -- North Carolina -- Early works to 1800
KW  - North Carolina -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
KW  - South Carolina -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
N1  - 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

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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1838
ER  -