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Three years travels through the interior parts of North-America, for more than five thousand miles; containing An Account of the great Lakes, and all the Lakes, Islands, and Rivers, Cataracts, Mountains, Minerals, Soil, and Vegetable Productions of the North-West Regions of that vast Continent; with a description of the birds, beasts, Reptiles, Insects, and Fishes peculiar to the Country. Together with a concise history of the Genius, Manners, and Customs of the Indians inhabiting the Lands that lie adjacent to the Heads, and to the Westward of the Great River Mississippi; 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: 1798- Books
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An oration, delivered February 4, 1774, before the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia. Containing, an enquiry into the natural history of medicine among the Indians in North-America, and a comparitive view of their diseases and remedies, with those of civilized nations. Together with an appendix, containing, proofs and illustrations. By Benjamin Rush, M.D. Professor of chemistry in the College of Philadelphia. [Four lines from Malebranche in French]
Rush, Benjamin, 1745-1813.Date: [1774]- Books
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Journals of Major Robert Rogers: Containing an account of the several excursions he made under the generals who commanded upon the continent of North America, during the late war. From which may be collected the most material circumstances of every campaign upon that continent, from the commencement to the conclusion of the war. To which is added, an historical account of the expedition against the Ohio Indians in the year 1764, under the command of Henry Bouquet, Esq; Colonel of foot, and now brigadier general in America, including his transactions with the Indians, relative to the delivery of the prisoners, and the preliminaries of peace. With an introductory account of the proceeding campaign and battle at Bushy-Run.
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795.Date: M,DCC,LXX. [1770]- Books
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Journals of Major Robert Rogers: Containing an account of the several excursions he made under the generals who commanded upon the continent of North America, during the late war. From which may be collected the most material circumstances of every campaign upon that continent, from the commencement to the conclusion of the war. To which is added an historical account of the expedition against the Ohio Indians in the year 1764, under the command of Henry Bouquet, Esq; Colonel of foot, and now brigadier general in America, including his transactions with the Indians, relative to the delivery of the prisoners, and the preliminaries of peace. With an introductory account of the proceeding campaign and battle at Bushy-Run.
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795.Date: M,DCC,LX,IX. [1769]- Books
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Journals of Major Robert Rogers: containing an account of the several excursions he made under the generals who commanded upon the continent of North America, during the late war. From which may be collected the most material circumstances of every campaign upon that continent, from the Commencement to the Conclusion of the War. To which is added an historical account of the expedition against the Ohio Indians in the year 1764, under the command of Henry Bouquet, Esq; Colonel of Foot, and now, Brigadier General in America, including his Transactions with the Indians, relative to the Delivery of the Prisoners, and the Preliminaries of Peace. With an Introductory Account of the Proceeding Campaign, and Battle at Bushy-Run.
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795.Date: M,DCC,LX,IX. [1769]- Digital Images
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Indirect percussion method practised by Apache Indians
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The history of the life and sufferings of Henry Grace, of Basingstoke in the county of Southampton. Being a narrative of the hardships he underwent during several years captivity among the savages in North America, and of the Cruelties they practise to their unhappy Prisoners. In which is introduced An Account of the several Customs and Manners of the different Nations of Indians; as well as a compendious Description of the Soil, Produce and various Animals of those Parts. Written by himself.
Grace, Henry, approximately 1730-Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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The history of the American Indians; particularly those nations adjoining to the Missisippi [sic], East and West Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia: containing an account of their origin, language, manners, ... With a new map of the country referred to in the history. By James Adair, ...
Adair, James, approximately 1709-approximately 1783.Date: 1775- Books
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Observations on the language of the Muhhekaneew Indians; In which the extent of that language in North-America is shewn; its genius is grammatically traced; some of its peculiarities, and some instances of anoalogy between that and the Hebrew are pointed out. Communicated to the Connecticut Society of Arts and Sciences, and published at the request of the society. By Jonathan Edwards, D.D. pastor of a church in New-Haven, and member of the Connecticut Society of Arts and Sciences.
Edwards, Jonathan, 1745-1801.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
An eulogy on the Honourable Thomas Russell, Esq., late president of the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and others, in North America; the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; the Agricultural Society; the Society for the Advice of Immigrants; the Boston Chamber of Commerce, and the National Bank in Boston, who died at Boston, April 8, 1796. Delivered, May 4, 1796, before the several societies to which he belonged / by John Warren.
Warren, John, 1753-1815.Date: 1796- Books
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A new voyage to Georgia. By a young gentleman. Giving an account of his travels to South Carolina, and part of North Carolina. To which is added, a curious account of the Indians. By an honourable person. And a poem to James Oglethorpe, Esq; on his Arrival from Georgia.
Young gentleman.Date: [1737]- Books
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The history of Carolina; containing 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, &c. By John Lawson, Gent. Surveyor-General of North-Carolina.
Lawson, John, -1712.Date: [1718]- Books
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Observations on the language of the Muhhekaneew Indians; in which the extent of that language in North-America is shewn; Its Genius IS Grammatically Traced; Some Of Its Peculiarities, And Some Instances Of Analogy Between That And The Hebrew Are Pointed Out. Communicated to the Connecticut Society of Arts and Sciences, And published at the Request of the Society. By Jonathan Edwards, D. D. Pastor Of A Church In New-Haven, And Member Of The Connecticut Society Of Arts And Sciences.
Edwards, Jonathan, 1745-1801.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Some account of the North-America Indians; [sic]. Their Genius, Characters, Customs, and Dispositions, towards the French and English Nations. To which are added, Indian Miscellanies, viz. 1. The Speech of a Creek-Indian against the immoderate Use of Spirituous Liquors; delivered in a National Assembly of the Creeks, upon the breaking out of the late War. 2. A Letter from Yariza, an Indian Maid of the Royal Line of the Mohawks, to the principal Ladies of New-York. 3. Indian Songs of Peace. 4. An American Fable. Collected by a learned and ingenious Gentleman in the Province of Pensylvania. [sic].
Creek-Indian.Date: [1754]- Books
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The natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America. Giving a particular Account of the Climate, Soil, Minerals, Animals, Vegetables, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce, and Languages, Together with The Religion, Government, Genius, Character, Manners and Customs of the Indians and other Inhabitants. Illustrated by maps and plans of the principal places, collected from the best authorities, and engraved by T. Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Part I. Containing A Description of Canada and Louisiana.
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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An account of the Spanish settlements in America. In four parts. I. An account of the discovery of America by the celebrated Christopher Columbus; with a description of the Spanish insulan colonies in the West Indies. II. Their settlements on the continent of North America. III. Their settlements in Peru, Chili, Paraguay, and Rio de La Plata. IV. Their settlements in Terra Firma. Of the different countries in South America still possessed by the Indians, &c. With a description of the Canary islands. Each part contains An accurate description of the settlements in it, their situation, extent, climate, soil, produce, former and present condition, trading commodities, manufactures, the genius, disposition, and number of their inhabitants, their government, both civil and ecclesiastic; together with a concise account of their chief cities, ports, bays, rivers, lakes, mountains, minerals, fortifications, &c; with a very particular account of the trade carried on betwixt them and Old Spain. To which is annexed, a succinct account of the climate, produce, trade, manufactures, &c. of Old Spain. Illustrated with a map of America.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Books
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State of the British and French colonies in North America, with respect to number of people, forces, forts, Indians, trade and other advantages. In which are considered, I. The defenceless Condition of our Plantations, and to what Causes owing. II. Pernicious Tendency of the French Encroachments, and the fittest Methods of frustrating them. III. What it was occasioned their present Invasion, and the Claims on which they ground their Proceedings. With a Proper expedient proposed for preventing future Disputes. In two letters to a friend.
Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
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An eulogy on the Honourable Thomas Russell, Esq : late president of the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and Others, in North America ; the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ; the Agricultural Society ; the Society for the Advice of Immigrants ; the Boston Chamber of Commerce ; and the National Bank in Boston ; who died at Boston, April 8, 1796 ; delivered, May 4, 1796, before the several societies to which he belonged / by John Warren.
Warren, John, 1753-1815.Date: MDCCXCVI [1796]- Books
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A sermon on the accursed thing that hinders success and victory in war, occasioned by the defeat of the Hon. Edward Braddock, Esq; general of all the English forces in North-America, who was mortally wounded in an engagement with the French and Indians, near Fort Duquesne, and died of his wounds the third day after the battle; which was fought July 9. 1755. Published at the request of the hearers. By William Vinal, A.M. Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Rhode-Island. [Four lines of Scripture texts]
Vinal, William, 1718-1781.Date: 1755- Books
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The natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America. With an historical detail of the acquisitions and conquests made by the British arms in those parts. Giving a particular account of the climate, soil, minerals, animals, vegetables, manufactures, trade, commerce, and languages. Together with the religion, government, genius, character, manners and customs of the Indians and other inhabitants. Illustrated by maps and plans of the principal places, collected from the best authorities, and engraved by T. Jefferys, geographer to His Majesty. Part I. Containing a description of Canada and Louisiana.
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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The memoirs and adventures of Robert Kirk, late of the Royal Highland Regiment. Containing A Journal of the most important Occurrences in the late War; the Reduction of Crown-Point, Montreal, &c. A description of the back Parts of North-America; of the great Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls; of the Beasts, Birds, Fish, Fruits, Trees, Articles of Commerce and Prices of Skins. The Customs of the Indians, with whom the Author lived for some time; their methods of Hunting, Fowling, Fishing, Navigating, Rearing Children, Marriages, and Burials. With many other Curious Particulars, never before Published. Written by himself.
Kirk, Robert, of the Royal Highland Regiment.Date: [1770?]- Books
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The mental novelist, and amusing companion, a collection of histories, essays, & novels: Containing Historical Description of the Indians in North-America. Curious Odd Thoughts. History of Milo, the Bruiser. The Man of Spirit; or History of Alacer. Humourous & wonderful History of the Lancashire Witches. History of the unfortunate Man of Honour. The Final Philosopher. Unheard-of Sufferings of Davidmenzles, amongst the Cherokees, and his surprizing Deliverance. The Innocent Suicide, a Tale. Dialogue between Miss Prater and Lady Dunny, on Ghosts. Series of Dilemmas and Difficulties of an Officer of Marines. With many other curious literary productions of Alexander Kellet, Esq.
Kellet, Alexander.Date: 1783- Books
A new discovery of a vast country in America extending above four thousand miles, between New France and New Mexico ... With a description of the Great lakes, cataracts, rivers, plants, and animals: also, the manners, customs, and languages, of the several native Indians; and the advantage of commerce with those different nations. With a continuation: giving an account of the attempts of the Sieur de la Salle upon the mines of St. Barbe, &c. The taking of Quebec by the English; with the advantages of a shorter cut to China and Japan. Both parts illustrated with maps and figures, and dedicated to his Majesty K. William / By L. Hennepin, now resident in Holland. To which is added, several new discoveries in North-America, not publish'd in the French edition.
Hennepin, Louis, active 17th century.Date: 1698- Books
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Voyages and travels of an Indian interpreter and trader, describing the manners and customs of the North American Indians; AN Account Of The Posts Situated ON The River Saint Laurence, Lake Ontario, &c. To which is added, a vocabulary of the Chippeway language. Names of Furs and Skins, in English and French. A list of words in the Iroquois, Mohegan, Shawanee, and Esquimeaux tongues, And A Table, Shewing The Analogy between the Algonkin and Chippeway Languages. By J. Long.
Long, J. (John), Indian trader.Date: M,DCC,XCI. [1791]- Books
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A concise account of North America: containing a description of the several British colonies on that continent, including the islands of Newfoundland, Cape-Breton, &c. as to their situation, extent, climate, soil, produce, rise, government, religion, present Boundaries, and the number of inhabitants supposed to be in each. Also of the interior, or westerly parts of the country, upon the rivers St. Laurence, the Missisippi, christino, and the great lakes. To which is subjoined, an account of the several nations and tribes of Indians residing in those parts, as to their customs, manners, government, numbers, &c. containing many useful and entertaining facts, never before treated of. By Major Robert Rogers.
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795.Date: M,DCC,LXX. [1770]