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 ..
1760
970 J45, 1760
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Title
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 ..
Variant Title
French dominions in America
Published
London Printed for Thomas Jefferys ... 1760
Description
2 pts. in 1 v. : maps, plans, [18] folded leaves of plates ; 36 cm. (fol.)
Call Number
970 J45, 1760
System Control No.
(OCoLC)03521453
Note
Spine title: French dominions in America.
Title in red and black.
Each part has separate t.p.
On p. 71: French and English lines of battle with ships' names.
All maps are analyzed.
Pt. 1. Containing a description of Canada and Louisiana -- pt. 2. Containing part of the islands of St. Domingo and St. Martin, the islands of St. Bartholomew, Guadaloupe, Martinico, La Grenada and the island and colony of Cayenne.
(Plates) Pt 1. Map of Canada, with the north part of Louisiana -- Plan of the city and fortifications of Quebec -- Plan of the city and fortifications of Montreal, or Ville Marie -- Map of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton -- Plan of the town and fortifications of Louisburg -- An authentic plan of the river St. Laurence, from Sillery to the Falls of Montmorenci, with the operations of the siege of Quebec -- Map of North America -- Plan of New Orleans.
(Plates) Pt. 2. Map of the West Indies -- Map of the island of Hispaniola -- Plan of Cape Francois -- Map of the island of Guadaloupe -- Plan of Basse Terre, the capital of Guadaloupe -- Map of the island of Martinico -- Plan of the town and citadel of Fort Royal, with the bay, and Cul de Sac Royal -- Map of the island of Grenada, with a plan of the town and fort -- Map of the island and colony of Cayenne -- Plan of the town of Cayenne and fort St Michael.
After the book's initial publication, additional materials regarding the siege and capture of Quebec were made available and part of the narrative was subsequently rewritten and inserted with 10 pages (pt. 1, p. *129-*138)
L1996F143
Another copy (L2001F467) has 14 inserted pages with extra 4 pages contain an account of "The French attempt to retake Quebec in 1760." (pt. 1, p. *129-*142)
Title in red and black.
Each part has separate t.p.
On p. 71: French and English lines of battle with ships' names.
All maps are analyzed.
Pt. 1. Containing a description of Canada and Louisiana -- pt. 2. Containing part of the islands of St. Domingo and St. Martin, the islands of St. Bartholomew, Guadaloupe, Martinico, La Grenada and the island and colony of Cayenne.
(Plates) Pt 1. Map of Canada, with the north part of Louisiana -- Plan of the city and fortifications of Quebec -- Plan of the city and fortifications of Montreal, or Ville Marie -- Map of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton -- Plan of the town and fortifications of Louisburg -- An authentic plan of the river St. Laurence, from Sillery to the Falls of Montmorenci, with the operations of the siege of Quebec -- Map of North America -- Plan of New Orleans.
(Plates) Pt. 2. Map of the West Indies -- Map of the island of Hispaniola -- Plan of Cape Francois -- Map of the island of Guadaloupe -- Plan of Basse Terre, the capital of Guadaloupe -- Map of the island of Martinico -- Plan of the town and citadel of Fort Royal, with the bay, and Cul de Sac Royal -- Map of the island of Grenada, with a plan of the town and fort -- Map of the island and colony of Cayenne -- Plan of the town of Cayenne and fort St Michael.
After the book's initial publication, additional materials regarding the siege and capture of Quebec were made available and part of the narrative was subsequently rewritten and inserted with 10 pages (pt. 1, p. *129-*138)
L1996F143
Another copy (L2001F467) has 14 inserted pages with extra 4 pages contain an account of "The French attempt to retake Quebec in 1760." (pt. 1, p. *129-*142)
Indexed In
Sabin 35964
Howes, W. U.S.iana (2nd ed.) J83
Howes, W. U.S.iana (2nd ed.) J83
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