The history of the island of Guiana commonly stiled the wild coast of South America: from its first discovery... 1781.

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The history of the island of Guiana commonly stiled the wild coast of South America: from its first discovery... 1781.

Holographic bound manuscript. Author is unknown. Gives an overview of the geography and the inhabitants. There is mention of the Spanish conquistadors that visited the area as well. Living conditions and other observations about the Indians are noted, discussion of an earthquake, discussion of plants, farming, lists of all the plantation owners on the rivers, indexed. Contents lists 15 maps, but these are lacking.

326 p.

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Cornell University Library

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Columbus, Chris

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