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100 1 _aLederer, John,
_d1644-
245 1 4 _aThe Discoveries of John Lederer :
_bIn three several Marches from Virginia to the East of Carolina, and other parts of the Continent
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-04-25
508 _aSteve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Discoveries of John Lederer" by John Lederer is a historical account written in the early 1670s. This exploration narrative details Lederer's expeditions from Virginia into the western territories of Carolina and other parts of North America, capturing the landscapes, Indigenous cultures, and natural resources encountered during these journeys. The book serves as both a travelogue and a report on the geography and inhabitants of the regions Lederer traversed. In this work, John Lederer chronicles his three expeditions into the uncharted territories of the Appalachian Mountains and beyond. His encounters with various Indigenous tribes provide insight into their customs and lifestyles, including their societal structures, religious beliefs, and unique methods of record-keeping. Throughout his journeys, Lederer documents the challenges he faced, from navigating difficult terrain to dealing with hostile encounters, while also noting the rich biodiversity and natural resources of the area. This firsthand account is not only significant for its exploration of North America's frontier but also for its detailed observations of Native American cultures during a time of great change and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- North Carolina -- Early works to 1800
653 _aNorth Carolina -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653 _aIndians of North America -- Virginia -- Early works to 1800
653 _aVirginia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aTalbot, William, Sir,
_d-1691
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65160
999 _c105983
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