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Information to those who would remove to America. By Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.Date: [1794]- Books
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Letters from an American farmer; describing certain provincial situations, manners, and customs, not generally known; And Conveying Some Idea Of The Late And Present Interior Circumstances Of The British Colonies In North America. Written For The Information Of A Friend In England, by J. Hector St. John, A Farmer In Pennsylvania.
St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813.Date: MDCCLXXXII. [1782]- Books
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An account of the European settlements in America. In six parts. I. A short history of the discovery of that part of the world. II. The manner and customs of the original Inhabitants. III. Of the Spanish settlements. IV. Of the Portuguese. V. Of the French, Dutch, and Danish. VI. Of the English. Each part contains an accurate descritpion of the settlements in it, their extent, climate, productions, trade, genius and disposition of their inhabitants: the interests of the several powers of Europe with respect to those settlements; and their political and commercial views with regard to each other. In two volumes.
Burke, William, 1730-1798.Date: M.DCC.LXX. [1770]- Books
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Travels in North-America, in the years 1780, 1781, and 1782. By the Marquis de Chastellux, One of the forty Members of the French Academy, and Major General in the French Army, serving under the Count de Rochambeau. Translated from the French by an English gentleman, Who Resided in America at that Period. With Notes by the Translator. ...
Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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Some considerations on the present state of affairs. Wherein the defenceless situation of Great-Britain, is pointed out, and an easy rational and just scheme for it's security, at this dangerous crisis; proposed, in a militia, formed on an equal Plan, that can neither be oppressive to the Poor, nor offensive to the Rich, as practised by some of his Majesty's Colonies abroad; interspersed with an account of the first settlement of the province of Pensylvania, the Origin of the Quarrel, between some of the Traders there, and the Indians; and an impartial Representation of the Debates betwixt the Governor and Assembly, in relation to that Quarrel. Likewise a short description of the air, soil, produce, &c. of the several Colonies on the Continent of North America. The whole concluded with a summary detail of the Education, Manners, and Religion of the Indians, not heretofore mention'd. Written by Peter Williamson, Author of the French and Indian Cruelty.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.Date: 1758- Books
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The history of North America. Containing An exact Account of their first Settlements; their Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce, Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Commodities, Manufactures, Commerce, Religion, Charters, Laws, Governments, Cities, Towns, Ports, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, and Fortifications. with The present State of the different colonies; and A large introduction. Illustrated with a map of North America.
Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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Nature display'd, a new work. By different gentlemen, on several subjects. Lectures on philosophy; Such as the Creation of Earth, Animals, and Vegetables. Likewise the cause and consequence of religion, In Letters to an English Nobleman, from Egypt, By a Free-Mason Philosopher. A twelve-month's tour of observations through America. Poetry on different subjects. Also Political Hints Offered to the Legislature and Freeholders of England, &c. &c. &c. By Charles Varlo, Esq. Author of the Yorkshire Farmer, New System of Husbandry, Essence of Agriculture, and Political Schemes.
Varlo, Charles, approximately 1725-approximately 1795.Date: 1793- Books
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Journal and plan of the movements of the main army in the Carnatic, under Major General James Stuart, from the 13th to the 16th February 1783; the dismantling of Vandewash and Carangooly; with the council of war and correspondence relative to that measure.
Stuart, James, -1793.Date: 1787?]- Books
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Letters from an American farmer: describing certain provincial situations, manners, and customs, not generally known; And conveying some idea of the late and present interior circumstances of the British Colonies in North America. Written, for the information of a friend in England. by J. Hector St. John, A Farmer in Pennsylvania.
St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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A view of North America, in its former happy, and its present belligerent state. Being a compendious description of the several cultivated colonies, previous to these disturbances. Also the rise, progress, and effects of the war with Great-Britain; the Proceedings of Congress, and the Dispositions of the People on that Occasion. With the travels and adventures of the author, great Part of that Continent, in the years 1774, 75, 76, 77, and 78. Containing a concise account of the Indians; the Natural Produce of the Country, in its Original State; the Manner of Procuring and Settling of Land; with the Various Expeditious Methods of Clearing and Improving Plantations. With which is connected, The history of the war with Great-Britain.
Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
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A tour in the United States of America: containing an account of the present situation of that country; The Population, Agriculture, Commerce, Customs, and Manners of the Inhabitants; Anecdotes of several Members of the Congress, and General Officers in the American Army; and Many other very singular and interesting Occurrences. With a description of the Indian nations, the general Face of the Country, Mountains, Forests, Rivers, and the most beautiful, grand, and picturesque Views throughout that vast Continent. Likewise Improvements in Husbandry that may be adopted with great Advantage in Europe. By J. F. D. Smyth, Esq. ...
Stuart, John Ferdinand Smyth, 1745-1814.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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Thoughts on emigration. To which are added, Miscellaneous observations relating to the United States of America: and A short account of the state of Kentucky.
Toulmin, Harry, 1766-1823.Date: 1792- Books
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Three years travels, through the interior parts of North-America, for more than five thousand miles ... together with a concise history of the genius, manners, and customs of the Indians ... and an appendix, describing the uncultivated parts of America that are the most proper for forming settlements. By Captain Jonathan Carver, of the provincial troops in America.
Carver, Jonathan, 1710-1780.Date: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Letters from an American farmer; describing certain provincial situations, manners, and customs, not generally known; And Conveying Some Idea Of The Late And Present Interior Circumstances Of The British Colonies In North America. Written For The Information Of A Friend In England, by J. Hector St. John, A Farmer In Pennsylvania.
St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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Morse's Geography. This day is published, in one large volume octavo, illustrated with maps, a new edition, price 8s. in boards, or 9s. bound. The American geography; or a view of the present situation of the United States of America: containing astronomical geography. - Geographical definitions, discovery, and general description of America and the United States:-Of their boundaries; mountains; lakes; bays and rivers; natural history; productions; population; goverment; agriculture; commerce; manufactures; and history.-A concise account of the war, and of the important events which have succeeded. With a particular description of Kentucky, the western territory, and Vermont.-Of their extent; civil divisions; chief towns; climates; soils; trade; character; constitutions; courts of justice; colleges; academies; religion; islands; Indians; literary and humane societies; springs; curiosities; histories; &c. To which is added, an abridgment of the geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch dominions in America and the West-Indies.-Of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Jedidiaii Morse.
Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814.Date: 1792- Books
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Nature display'd, a new work, being a miscellany. The Work treats on various Subjects particularly interesting to the Legislature, and People of Property, viz. An Address to the Right Hon. William Pitt, Esq; showing how he may raise Money on Luxury, without oppressing the Public. On the Rise of Provisions, and from what it proceeds. On Emigration, and how to prevent it. On inclosing Commons and waste Lands. On a Dog-Tax, and what it would bring into the Funds. On a good Method to manage Horses in Stables without Litter, as practised in America. On the Author's Travels through America, with Remarks on Gen. Washington, Trade, &c. &c. On a Scheme to dispose of Felons, without Death or Transportation. To which is added, thirteen lectures on natural philosophy, together with poetry, &c. &c. By Charles Varlo, Esq. Author of the Yorkshire Farmer-Political Schemes-Essence of Agriculture-And New System of Husbandry.
Varlo, Charles, approximately 1725-approximately 1795.Date: [1794]- Books
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Two tracts: information to those who would remove to America. And, remarks concerning the savages of North America. By Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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A journal of the life, travels, and Labour of Love in the Work of the Ministry, of that Worthy Elder, and Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ, James Dickinson, Who departed this Life on the 6th of the 3d Month 1741, in the 83d Year of his Age.
Dickinson, James, 1658-1741.Date: 1745- Books
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The philosophical & political history of the thirteen United States of America. Comprehending, New Hampshire, Massac Husetts-Bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantation, Gonnecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina South Carolina, and Georgia. Containing a concise Account of their First Settlements, principal Cities and Towns, Air, Soil, Produce, Manufactures, and Commerce. With a short view of the independent state of Vermont; and of East and West Florida. Also a general survey of the remains of British North America, and of the British American and West India islands. To which is prefixed, An Account of the Persons, singular Customs and Manners, of the original Inhabitants of America. By James Franklin, Esq.
Franklin, James, Esq.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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Comparative reflections on the past and present political, commercial, and civil state of Great Britain: with some thoughts concerning emigration. By Richard Champion, Esq. late deputy paymaster general of His Majesty's forces, and author of considerations on the situation of Great Britain with respect to the United States of America.
Champion, Richard, 1743-1791.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]