The discoveries of John Lederer : in three several marches from Virginia, to the west of Carolina, and other parts of the continent : begun in March 1669, and ended in September 1670. Together with a general map of the whole territory which he traversed : collected and translated out of Latine from his discourse and writings / by Sir William Talbot baronet.
Published / Created:
London : Printed by J.C. for Samuel Heyrick, at Grays-Inne-gate in Holborn, 1672.
Physical Description:
[8], 27, [1] pages, [1] folded leaf of plates : 1 map ; 20 cm (4to)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Translation of an unidentified work in Latin.
Contents:
A general and brief account of the North-American continent -- Of the manners and customs of the Indians inhabiting the western parts of Carolina and Virginia -- The first expedition, from the head of Pemæoncook, alias York-River (due west) to the top of the Apalatæan Mountains -- The second expedition, from the falls of Powhatan, alias James-River, in Virginia, to Mahock in the Apalatæan Mountains -- The continuation of the second expeddition from Mahock, southward, into the province of Carolina -- The third and last expedition, from the falls of Rappahanock-River in Virginia, (due west) to the top of the Apalatæan Mountains -- Conjectures of the land beyond the Apalatæan Mountains -- Instructions to such as shall march upon discoveries into the North-American continent -- Touching trade with Indians.
Exhibition History:
Wilde Americk - Discovery and Exploration of the New World, 1500-1850 (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-09-27 - 2001-09-27)
Subject Terms:
Virginia -- Description and travel. | North Carolina -- Description and travel. | Virginia -- Maps. | North Carolina -- Maps. | Indians of North America -- Virginia. | Indians of North America -- North Carolina.