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100 1 _aLawson, John,
_d1674-1711
245 1 2 _aA New Voyage to Carolina :
_bContaining 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.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_New_Voyage_to_Carolina
500 _aRelease date is 1999-07-01
508 _aText file produced by Alan R. Light HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- North Carolina
653 _aIndians of North America -- North Carolina -- Early works to 1800
653 _aNatural history -- North Carolina -- Early works to 1800
653 _aNorth Carolina -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653 _aSouth Carolina -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1838
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