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A New Voyage to 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, etc. cover

A New Voyage to 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, etc.

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About This Book

The narrative combines a travel journal of extensive journeys through the region with a natural-history survey and practical observations for settlers. It records routes, encounters with Indigenous nations, descriptions of their customs, dwellings, diet, and trade; details of coastal inlets, rivers, soils, staple crops, and livestock; systematic notes on plants, animals, birds, fish, insects, and shellfish; commentary on current colonial settlements, governance documents such as charters and constitutions, and advice for cultivation and trade. Practical recipes, descriptions of seasonal resources, and reflections on health and disease among both Indigenous peoples and colonists complete a close, often empirical portrait of landscape, resources, and human life in the province.

About the Author

Lawson, John portrait

John Lawson

John Lawson was an early 18th-century explorer and writer known for his detailed observations of the Carolinas. His notable work, "A New Voyage to Carolina," provides an extensive account of the natural history, geography, and indigenous cultures of the region. Lawson's journey through the Carolinas not only documented the landscape but also offered insights into the customs and manners of various Native American tribes. His writings are considered valuable contributions to the understanding of early American life and the complexities of colonial encounters.

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