Voyages and descriptions
vol. II, in three parts, viz. I. A supplement of the voyage round the world, describing the countreys of Tonquin, Achin, Malacca, &c. their product, inhabitants, manners, trade, policy, &c. 2. Two voyages to Campeachy, with a description of the coasts, product, inhabitants, logwood-cutting, trade, &c. of Jucatan, Campeachy, New-Spain, &c. 3. A discourse of trade-winds, breezes, storms, seasons of the year, tides and currents of the torrid zone throughout the world, with an account of Natal in Africk, its product, negro's, &c
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Author
Contributions
- Knapton, James, -1738, bookseller - Contributor
- Jay I. Kislak Collection (Library of Congress) - Contributor
Publication
1699 - Printed for James Knapton ..., London, England
Language
English
Word Count
46,000 words, Guess
Page Count
184 pages
Identifiers
- Library of Congress Control Number2006584508
- Open LibraryOL31757887M
Classifications
- LCCG420 .D16 1699
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