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A description of the English province of Carolana. By the Spaniards call'd Florida, and by the French, La Louisiane. Viz. I. A description of the great and famous River Meschacebe, or Missisipi. II. A Description of the Countries, People, Rivers, Bays, Harbours and Islands, to the East of Meschacebe. III. A Description of the Sea Coast, the large Rivers; their Heads and Courses, to the West of Meschacebe. IV. A Description of the Five great Seas or Lakes of fresh Water. V. A new and curious Discovery of an easy Communication between the River Meschacebe and the South-Sea, which separates America from China, by means of several large Rivers and Lakes; with a Description of the said Sea, to the Streights of Uries; as also of a rich and considerable Trade to be carry'd on from thence to Japan, China and Tartary. VI. An account of the useful animals, vegetables, metals, minerals, and other rich and valuable Commodities, which this Province naturally produces. Vii. An appendix, containing the original Charter, &c. With a large and curious preface, demonstrating the right of the English to that country, and the unjust Manner of the French usurping of it; their prodigious Increase there, &c. and the inevitable Danger our other Colonies on the Continent will be exposed to, if not timely prevented; interspersed with many useful Hints, in Regard to our Plantations in General. To which is added, a large and accurate map of Carolana, and of the River Meschacebe. By Daniel Coxe, Esq;
Coxe, Daniel, 1673-1739.Date: 1741- Books
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A description of the English province of Carolana, by the Spaniards call'd Florida, and by the French la Louisiane. As also of the great and famous river Meschacebe or Missisipi, The Five vast Navigable Lakes of Fresh Water, and the Parts Adjacent. Together With an Account of the Commodities of the Growth and Production of the said Province. And a Preface containing some Considerations on the Consequences of the French making Settlements there. By Daniel Coxe, Esq;
Coxe, Daniel, 1673-1739.Date: MDCCXXII. [1722]- Books
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A description of the English province of Carolana, by the Spaniards call'd Florida, and by the French La Louisiane. As also of the great and famous River Meschacebe or Missisipi, The Five vast Navigable Lakes of Fresh Water, and the Parts Adjacent. Together with an account of the commodities of the Growth and Production of the said province. And a preface containing some considerations on the consequences of the French making settlements there. By Daniel Coxe, Esq;
Coxe, Daniel, 1673-1739.Date: 1727- Books
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A description of the English province of Carolana, by the Spaniards call'd Florida, and by the French La Louisiane. As also of the great and famous River Meschacebe, or Missisipi, The Five vast Navigable Lakes of Fresh Water, and the Parts Adjacent. Together with an account of the commodities of the Growth and Production of the said province. And a preface containing some considerations on the consequences of the French making settlements there. By Daniel Coxe, Esq;
Coxe, Daniel, 1673-1739.Date: M.DCC.XXVI. [1726]- Books
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An official account of the situation, soil, produce, &c. of that part of Louisiana, which lies between the mouth of the Missouri and New Madrid, or l'anse à la graise, and on the west side of the Mississippi. Together with an abstract of the Spanish government, &c.
Delassus Deluzières, Pierre Charles de Hault, 1738-1806.Date: [1796]- Books
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The present state of the European settlements on the Missisippi [sic]; with a geographical description of that river. ... By Captain Philip Pittman.
Pittman, Philip, captain.Date: 1770- Books
Travels in the interior of America, in the years 1809, 1810, and 1811. Including a description of upper Louisiana, together with the states of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, with the Illinois and western territories, and containing remarks and observations useful to persons emigrating to those countries / by John Bradbury.
Bradbury, John, active 1809.Date: 1819- Books
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An historical narrative and topographical description of Louisiana, and West-Florida, comprehending the river Mississippi with its principal branches and settlements, and the rivers Pearl, Pascagoula, Mobille, Perdido, Escambia, Chacta-Hatcha, &c. The climate, soil, and produce whether animal, vegetable, or mineral; with directions for sailing into all the bays, lakes, harbours and rivers on the north side of the Gulf of Mexico, and for navigating between the islands situated along that coast, and ascending the Mississippi River. By Thomas Hutchins, geographer to the United States.
Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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A description of the western territory of North America; containing a succinct account of its climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners and customs, ... To which is annexed a delineation of the laws and government of the state of Kentucky. ... In a series o letters to a friend in England. By G. Imlay, ...
Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828.Date: 1793- Books
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Letters to the Dutchess of Lesdiguieres; giving an account of a voyage to Canada, ... and Louisiana, to the Gulf of Mexico. ... By Father Charlevoix. ...
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682-1761.Date: 1763- Books
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A topographical description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Missisippi, &c. the Climate, Soil and Produce, Whether Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral; the Mountains, Creeks, Roads, Distances, Latitudes, &c. and of every Part, laid down in the annexed Map. Published by Thomas Hutchins, Captain in the 60th Regiment of Foot. With a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio, a Plan of the several Villages in the Illinois Country, a Table of the Distances between Fort Pitt and the Mouth of the Ohio, all Engraved upon Copper. And An Appendix, containing Mr. Patrick Kennedy's Journal up the Illinois River, and a correct List of the different Nations and Tribes of Indians, with the Number of Fighting Men, &c.
Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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A topographical description of the western territory of North America; containing a succinct account of its climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners and customs, with an ample description of the several divisions into which that country is divided. And an accurate statement of the various tribes of Indians that inhabit the frontier country. To which is annexed a delineation of the laws and government of the state of Kentucky. Tending to shew the probable rise and grandeur of the American empire. In a series of letters to a friend in England. By. G. Imlay, a captain in the American army during the late war, and a commissioner for laying out land in the back settlements.
Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828?.Date: M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]- Books
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Journal of a voyage to North-America. Undertaken by order of the French King. Containing the geographical description and natural history of that country, particularly Canada. Together with an account of the customs, characters, religion, manners and traditions of the original inhabitants. In a series of letters to the Dutchess of Lesdiguieres. Translated from the French of P. de Charlevoix. In two volumes. ...
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682-1761.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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A topographical description of the western territory of North America: containing a succinct account of its soil, climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners, and customs. With an ample Description of the several Divisions into which that Country is partitioned; To which are added, the discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky. And An essay towards the Topography, and Natural History of that important Country. By John Filson. To which is added, I. The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon, one of the First Settlers, comprehending every important Occurrence in the Political History of that Province. II. The Minutes of the Piankashaw Council, held at Post St. Vincent's, April 15, 1784. III. An Account of the Indian Nations inhabiting within the Limits of the Thirteen United States; their Manners and Customs; and Reflections on their Origin. By George Imlay, A Captain in the American Army during the War, and Commissioner for laying out Lands in the Back Settlements. Illustrated with correct Maps of the Western Territory of North America; of the State of Kentucky, as divided into Counties, from the latent Surveys; and a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio.
Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]- Books
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The history of Louisiana, or of the western parts of Virginia and Carolina: containing a description of the countries that lye on both sides of the river Missisipi: [sic] with an account of the settlements, ... Translated from the French, ... by M. Le Page du Pratz; with some notes and observations ... In two volumes. ...
Le Page du Pratz, -1775.Date: 1763- Books
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A topographical description of the western territory of North America: containing a succinct account of its soil, climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners, and customs. With an ample Description of the several Divisions into which that Country is partitioned. To which are added, I. The discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky; with an Essay towards the Topography and Natural History of that important Country, by J. Filson. Also the Minutes of the Piankashaw Council, 1784. II. An account of the Indian nations inhabiting within the Limits of the XIII States; their Manners and Customs; and Reflections on their Origin. III. The Culture of Indian Corn, Hemp, Flax, Hops, Tobacco, Indigo, Cotton, Senega Root, Esquine, Madder, Jalap, Potatoes, Silkworms, Persimmon, various Kinds of Grapes, Berries, and Nuts, the Candleberry Myrtle, Sumach, Coffee, and other Particulars in the vegetable Kingdom. IV. Observations on the ancient Works, the native Inhabitants of the Western Country, &c. by Major Jonathan Heart. V. Historical Narrative and Topographical Description of Louisiana and West Florida, containing a great Variety of interesting Particulars, by Mr. Thomas Hutchins. VI. Account of the Soil, growing Timber, and other Productions of several Lands, particularly the Genesee Tract, lately located, and now in the Progress of being settled. Vii. Remarks for the Information of those who wish to become Settlers in America, by Dr. Franklin. Viii. Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, by Mr. Tho. Hutchins. IX. Mr. Patrick Kennedy's Journal up the Illinois River, &c. X. Description of the State of Tenasee, and of the South-Western Territory, with the Constitution of Tenasee established 1796. XI. An Act for establishing Knoxville. XII. Treaty concluded between the United States of America and the Crown of Spain, for the free Navigation of the Mississippi. XIII. Plan of Association of the North American Land Company, &c. By Gilbert Imlay , A Captain in the American Army during the War, and Commissioner for laying out Lands in the Back Settlements. Illustrated with correct maps of the Western Territory of North America; of the State of Kentucky, as divided into Counties, from actual Surveys by Ehhu Barker; a Map of the Tenasee Government; and a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio.
Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828.Date: 1797- Books
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The history of Louisiana, or of the western parts of Virginia and Carolina: containing a description of the countries that lie on both sides of the river Missisippi: [sic] with an account of the settlements, ... Translated from the French of M. Le Page du Pratz; with som notes and observations ...
Le Page du Pratz, -1775.Date: 1774- 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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Travels through that part of North America formerly called Louisiana. By Mr. Bossu, Captain in the French Marines. Translated from the French, by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Illustrated with notes relative chiefly to natural history. To which is added by the translator a systematic catalogue of all the known plants of English North-America, or, a flora Americae Septentrionalis. Together with an abstract of the most useful and necessary articles contained in Peter Loefling's Travels through Spain and Cumana in South America. Referred to the Pages of the original Swedish Edition. ...
Bossu, M., 1720-1792.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- 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]