Memoirs of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Volume 3M'Carty and Davis, 1834 |
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Page 42
... kind of grain called maize , but which in Europe is known by the name of In- dian or Turkish corn . It is produced in America in great abundance , particularly near the plantations . Mr. Richard Grenville , an Englishman , in the ...
... kind of grain called maize , but which in Europe is known by the name of In- dian or Turkish corn . It is produced in America in great abundance , particularly near the plantations . Mr. Richard Grenville , an Englishman , in the ...
Page 119
... kind of skin , which they wrap round their bodies . When they have something to do with the Christians , they make ... kind of form : they paint their faces and their arms , particularly the wo- men , with streaks and lines resembling ...
... kind of skin , which they wrap round their bodies . When they have something to do with the Christians , they make ... kind of form : they paint their faces and their arms , particularly the wo- men , with streaks and lines resembling ...
Page 162
... kind of fly , which the Indians call Cucuyo , which in the night gives so strong a light , that it is sufficient , when a man is travelling , to show him the way : one may also write and read the smallest print by the light which they ...
... kind of fly , which the Indians call Cucuyo , which in the night gives so strong a light , that it is sufficient , when a man is travelling , to show him the way : one may also write and read the smallest print by the light which they ...
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THE TRANSLATORS PREFACE | v |
BOOK | 13 |
In what manner at what time and by what European Nations | 24 |
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