A relation of a discovery lately made on the coast of Florida, :
(from lat. 31. to 33 deg. 45 min. north-lat.) by William Hilton commander, and commissioner with Capt. Anthony Long, and Peter Fabian, in the ship Adventure, which set sayl from Spikes Bay, Aug. 10. 1663. and was set forth by several gentlemen and merchants of the island of Barbadoes. Giving an account of the nature and temperature of the soyl, the manners and disposition of the natives, and whatsoever else is remarkable therein. Together with proposals made by the commissioners of the lords proprietors, to all such persons as shall become the first setlers on the rivers, harbors, and creeks there.
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- Related Names
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Clements, William L. (William Lawrence), 1861-1934, former owner.
Huth, Henry, 1815-1878, former owner.
Miller, Simon, active 1653-1684, bookseller.
Cottrel, James, active 1649-1670, printer.
L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704, licensor.
Fabian, Peter, active 17th century.
Long, Anthony.
- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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London : Printed by J.C. for Simon Miller at the Star neer the West-end of St. Pauls, 1664.
- Note
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Head-pieces; initial.
Signatures: [A]² B-D⁴ E² F⁴ (A1 recto, A2 verso, F4 blank).
Expedition first visited neighborhood of Port Royal, then sailed northeastward along the coast of South Carolina and North Carolina, concluding with exploration of Cape Fear River.
Signed on page 22: Anthony Long. William Hilton. Peter Fabian.
"Licensed June 22. 1664. Roger L'Estrange.": page [2] (1st count).
Printed by James Cottrell. Consult: English short title catalogue.
- Physical Description
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[4], 34 pages ;
19 cm (4to)
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