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100	1		_aCarver, Jonathan, _d1710-1780
245	1	0	_aTravels Through the Interior Parts of North America, in the Years 1766, 1767 and 1768
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-08-21
508			_aSonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America, in the Years 1766, 1767, and 1768" by J. Carver is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The narrative chronicles Captain Jonathan Carver's explorations through the largely uncharted territories of North America following the conclusion of the French and Indian War. The work serves as both an adventure tale and a detailed study of the land, its resources, and the native cultures encountered along the way, specifically the tribes of the Midwest, including the Naudowessie and Chipéway Indians. At the start of the book, Carver outlines his intentions for the journey after the peace treaty of 1763, emphasizing the urgency of understanding the vast territories recently acquired by Britain. He describes his initial travels from Boston to Michillimackinac, detailing the fort's significance and the challenges faced due to inaccurate maps and scarce supplies. He highlights his interactions with native tribes, showcasing their customs, governance, and hospitality, all while seeking to chart the lands and document their potential for future exploitation and settlement. Carver's reflections offer a blend of personal narrative and authoritative observations that aim to contribute to the understanding of both the geography and native cultures of North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndians of North America -- Northwestern states -- Early works to 1800
653			_aOjibwa language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
653			_aDakota language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
653			_aNorthwestern states -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653			_aMississippi River -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653			_aMinnesota -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49753
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