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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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A voyage to North-America: undertaken by command of the present King of France. Containing the geographical description and natural history of Canada and Louisiana. With The Customs, Manners, Trade and Religion of the Inhabitants; a Description of the Lakes and Rivers, with their Navigation and Manner of passing the Great Cataracts. By Father Charlevoix. Also, A Description and Natural History of the Islands in the West Indies belonging to the different Powers of Europe. Illustrated with a Number of curious Prints and Maps not in any other Edition. In two volumes.
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682-1761.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- 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 Mississipi, 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: MDCCLXV. [1765]- Books
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An account of the countries adjoining to Hudson's Bay. in the north-west part of America: Containing a Description of their Lakes and Rivers, the Nature of the Soil and Climates, and their Methods of Commerce, &c. Shewing the Benefit to be made by settling Colonies, and opening a Trade in these Parts; whereby the French will be deprived in a great Measure of their Traffick in Furs, and the Communication between Canada and Mississippi be cut off. With an abstract of Captain Middleton's Journal, and observations upon his behaviour during his Voyage, and since his Return. To which are added, I. A Letter from Bartholomew de Fonte, Vice-Admiral of Peru and Mexico; giving an Account of his Voyage from Lima in Peru, to prevent, or seize upon any Ships that should attempt to find a North-West Passage to the South Sea. II. An Abstract of all the Discoveries which have been publish'd of the Islands and Countries in and adjoining to the Great Western Ocean, between America, India, and China, &c. pointing out the Advantages that may be made, if a short Passage should be found thro' Hudson's Streight to that Ocean. III. The Hudson's Bay Company's Charter. IV. The Standard of Trade in those Parts of America; with an Account of the Exports and Profits made annually by the Hudson's Bay Company. V. Vocabularies of the Languages of several Indian Nations adjoining to Hudson's Bay. The whole intended to shew the great Probability of a North-West Passage, so long desired; and which (if discovered) would be of the highest Advantage to these Kingdoms. By Arthur Dobbs, Esq;
Dobbs, Arthur, 1689-1765.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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A new system of geography: or, a general description of the world. Containing A Circumstantial Account of all the Countries, Kingdoms, and States of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; Their Situation, Climate, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, &c. The Religion, Manners, Customs, Manufactures, Trade, and Buildings of the Inhabitants: with The Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, the various Vegetables and Minerals found in different Regions: also A Concise History of each Country from the earliest Times; And an Introductory Treatise on the Science of Geography. Embellished with a new and accurate set of maps, by the best Geographers; and a great variety of copper-plates, exhibiting Views of the most remarkable Cities, Structures, or Ruins; Representations of memorable Historical Events, engraved from masterly Designs; singular Customs, Ceremonies, and Dresses prevailing in the World, particularly among the South Sea Islanders; and many other curious and interesting Subjects. By the late D. Fenning and J. Collyer. A new edition, revised, and supplied with the latest and most authentic particulars respecting every Part of the World, by Frederick Hervey, Esq; Author of the Naval History of Great Britain, in Five Volumes Octavo. The account of North America corrected and Improved, by Captain Oarver [sic], Author of Travels into the interior Parts of that Country. Comprehending every Event of Importance in the American War, and much new and important Information concerning the West India Islands. The Whole brought down to the Commencement of the present Year.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M.DCC.IXXX. [1780]- 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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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]- Books
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The middle ground : Indians, empires, and republics in the Great Lakes region, 1650-1815 / Richard White.
White, Richard, 1947-Date: 2011- Books
Tour of the American lakes, and among the Indians of the North-West Territory, in 1830: disclosing the character and prospects of the Indian race / By C. Colton.
Colton, Calvin, 1789-1857.Date: 1833- Books
Paul Kane sketch pad / [Paul Kane].
Kane, Paul, 1810-1871.Date: 1969- Books
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New voyages to North-America. Containing An Account of the several Nations of that vast Continent; their Customs, Commerce, and Way of Navigation upon the Lakes and Rivers; the several Attempts of the English and French to disposses one another; with the Reasons of the Miscarriage of the former; and the various Adventures between the French, and the Iroquese Confederates of England, from 1683 to 1694. A Geographical Description of Canada, and a Natural History of the Country, with Remarks upon their Government, and the Interest of the English and French in their Commerce. Also a Dialogue between the Author and a General of the Savages, giving a full View of the Religion and strange Opinions of those People: With an Account of the Authors Retreat to Portugal and Denmark and his Remarks on those Courts. To which is added, A Dictionary of the Algonkine Language, which is generally spoke in North-America. Illustrated with Twenty Three Mapps and Cutts. Written in French By the Baron Lahontan, Lord Lievtenant of the French Colony at Placentia in Newfoundland, now in England. Done into English. In Two volumes. A great part of which never Printed in the Original.
Lahontan, Louis Armand de Lom d'Arce, Baron de, 1666-1715?.Date: 1703- Books
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The modern gazetteer: or, a short view of the several nations of the world. Absolutely necessary for rendering the public news, and other historical occurrences, intelligible and entertaining. Containing, I. An Introduction to Geography; with Directions for the Use of the Terrestrial Globe. II. The Situation and Extent of all the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and chief Towns, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: Also, a Description of the most considerable Seas, Lakes, Rivers and Mountains, all rang'd in Alphabetical Order. III. The Produce, Manufactures, Trade, Constitution, Forces, Revenues, and Religion, of the several Countries. IV. The Genealogies and Families of the Emperors, Kings, and Princes, now reigning. By Mr. Salmon. The sixth edition, with great additions, and a new set of maps, viz. The World, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Germany.
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- 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 modern gazetteer: or, a short view of the several nations of the world. Absolutely necessary for rendering the public news, and other historical occurrences, intelligible and entertaining. Containing, I. An Introduction to Geography; with Directions for the Use of the Terrestrial Globe. II. The Situation and Extent of all the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and chief Towns, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: Also, a Description of the most considerable Seas, Lakes, Rivers, and Mountains, all ranged in Alphabetical Order. III. The Produce, Manufactures, Trade, Constitution, Forces, Revenues, and Religion, of the several Countries. IV. The Genealogies and Families of the Emperors, Kings, and Princes, now reigning. By Mr. Salmon, Author of the New Geographical Grammar, Published by the King's Authority. The seventh edition, with great additions. A new set of maps, viz. The World, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Germany.
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Books
Puhpohwee for the people : a narrative account of some uses of fungi among the Ahnishinaabeg / Keewaydinoquay.
Keewaydinoquay.Date: 1998- Books
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Permeable border : the Great Lakes Basin as transnational region, 1650-1990 / John J. Bukowczyk, Nora Faires, David R. Smith, Randy William Widdis.
Date: [2005], ©2005- Books
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An account of the countries adjoining to Hudson's Bay, in the north-west part of America: Containing a description of their lakes and rivers, the nature of the soil and climates, and their methods of commerce, &c. shewing the benefit to be made by settling colonies, and opening a trade in these parts; whereby the French will be deprived in a great measure of their traffick in furs, and the communication between Canada and Mississippi be cut off. With an abstract of Captain Middleton's journal, and observations upon his behaviour during his voyage, and since his return. To which are added, I. A letter from Bartholomew de Fonte, vice-admiral of Peru and Mexico; giving an account of his voyage from Lima in Peru, to prevent, or seize upon any ships that should attempt to find a north-west passage to the South Sea. II. An abstract of all the discoveries which have been publish'd of the islands and countries in and adjoining to the Great Western Ocean, between America, India, and China, &c. pointing out the advantages that may be made, if a short passage should be found thro' Hudson's streight to that ocean. III. The Hudson's Bay Company's charter. IV. The standard of trade in those parts of America; with an account of the exports and profits made annually by the Hudson's Bay Company. V. Vocabularies of the languages of several Indian nations adjoining to Hudson's Bay. The whole intended to shew the great probability of a north-west passage, so long desired; and which (if discovered) would be of the highest advantage to these kingdoms. By Arthur Dobbs, Esq;
Dobbs, Arthur, 1689-1765.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
Portrait of healing : curing in the woods / Victoria E. Rinehart ; foreword by Garry Trudeau ; editorial assistance provided by, Mary Hotaling and Florence H. Wright.
Rinehart, Victoria E., 1944-Date: 2002- Videos
BMA world tour : Alternative itinerary. Part 2.
Date: c.1935- Videos
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BMA world tour : Alternative itinerary. Part 2.
Date: c.1935- Books
The reindeer botanist : Alf Erling Porsild, 1901-1977 / Wendy Dathan.
Dathan, Patricia Wendy, 1934-Date: [2012], ©2012- Digital Images
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Amuletic necklace, Bear claws and red trade beads.
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The modern gazetteer: or, A short view of the several nations of the world. Absolutely necessary for rendering the public news, and other historical occurrences, intelligible and entertaining. Containing, I. An introduction to geography; with directions for the use of the terrestrial globe. II. The situation and extent of all the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and chief towns, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: also, a description of the most considerable seas, lakes, rivers, and mountains, all ranged in alphabetical order. III. The produce, manufactures, trade, constitution, forces, revenues, and religion, of the several countries. IV. The genealogies and families of the emperors, kings, and princes, now reigning. By Mr. Salmon, author of the New geographical grammar, published by the King's authority.
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: M.DCC.LXIX. [1769]- Books
The invention of nature : Alexander von Humboldt's new world / Andrea Wulf.
Wulf, AndreaDate: 2015- Archives and manuscripts
Explorers Cuttings Book 4
The Wellcome Foundation LtdDate: 1924 - 1930Reference: WF/M/GB/35/03Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd