Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America, in the Years 1766, 1767 and 1768
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"Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America" by Jonathan Carver is a detailed account of the author's explorations in North America during the years 1766, 1767, and 1768. The book includes descriptions of forts, lakes, rivers, encounters with Native American tribes, and the flora and fauna of the region. Carver's interactions with indigenous peoples, diplomatic efforts, and exploration of the wilderness are highlighted. The narrative provides insights into the author's experiences, cultural exchanges, and efforts to establish peaceful relations between tribes and European traders. Pub...
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- TRAVELS THROUGH THE INTERIOR PARTS OF NORTH AMERICA, IN THE Years 1766, 1767, and 1768.
- ADVERTISEMENT.
- TO JOSEPH BANKS, Esq; PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY.
- AN ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC. THE SECOND EDITION.
- SOME ACCOUNT OF CAPTAIN J. CARVER.
- CONTENTS.
- INTRODUCTION.
- A JOURNAL OF THE TRAVELS, WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY, LAKES, &c.
- OF THE ORIGIN, MANNERS, CUSTOMS, RELIGION, AND LANGUAGE OF THE INDIANS.
- CHAPTER I. Of their Origin.
- CHAPTER II. Of their PERSONS, DRESS, &c.
- CHAPTER III. Of their Manners, Qualifications, &c.
- CHAPTER IV. Their Method of reckoning Time, &c.
- CHAPTER V. Of their Government, &c.
- CHAPTER VI. Of their Feasts.
- CHAPTER VII. Of their Dances.
- CHAPTER VIII. Of their Hunting.
- CHAPTER IX. Of their Manner of making War, &c.
- CHAPTER X. Of their Manner of making Peace, &c.
- CHAPTER XI. Of their Games.
- CHAPTER XII. Of their Marriage Ceremonies, &c.
- CHAPTER XIII. Of their Religion.
- CHAPTER XIV. Of their Diseases, &c.
- CHAPTER XV. Of the Manner in which they treat their Dead.
- CHAPTER XVI. A concise Character of the Indians.
- CHAP. XVII. Of their Language, Hieroglyphicks, &c.
- A short Vocabulary of the Chipéway Language.
- A Short Vocabulary of the Naudowessie Language.
- CHAPTER XVIII. Of the Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, and Insects, which are found in the interior Parts of North America.
- OF THE BEASTS.
- OF THE BIRDS.
- Of the FISHES which are found in the waters of the Mississippi.
- OF SERPENTS.
- LIZARDS, &c.
- INSECTS.
- CHAPTER XIX. Of the Trees, Shrubs, Roots, Herbs, Flowers &c.
- OF TREES.
- NUT TREES.
- FRUIT TREES.
- SHRUBS.
- ROOTS and PLANTS.
- HERBS.
- FLOWERS.
- FARINACEOUS and LEGUMINOUS ROOTS, &c.
- APPENDIX.
- DIRECTIONS for Placing the Maps and Plates.
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