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A voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma, or the Spanish Main, in South-America, during the years 1801, 1802, 1803, and 1804 : Containing a description of the territory under the jurisdiction of the Captain-General of Caraccas, composed of the provinces of Venezuela, Maracaibo, Varinas, Spanish Guiana, Cumana, and the island of Margaretta; and embracing every thing relative to the discovery, conquest, topography, legislation, commerce, finance, inhabitants and productions of the provinces, together with a view of the manners and customs of the Spaniards, and the savage as well as civilized Indians
- Title
- A voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma, or the Spanish Main, in South-America, during the years 1801, 1802, 1803, and 1804 : Containing a description of the territory under the jurisdiction of the Captain-General of Caraccas, composed of the provinces of Venezuela, Maracaibo, Varinas, Spanish Guiana, Cumana, and the island of Margaretta; and embracing every thing relative to the discovery, conquest, topography, legislation, commerce, finance, inhabitants and productions of the provinces, together with a view of the manners and customs of the Spaniards, and the savage as well as civilized Indians / By F. Depons ... ; Translated by an American gentleman.
- Author
- Pons, F. J. de (François Joseph), 1751-1812.
- Publication
- New-York : Printed by and for I. Riley and Co., 1806.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | v. 3 | Text | Use in library | HCY (Pons, F. R. J. de. Voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma) v. 3 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | v. 3 | Text | Use in library | HCY (Pons, F. R. J. de. Voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma) v. 3 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | v. 2 | Text | Use in library | HCY (Pons, F. R. J. de. Voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma) v. 2 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | v. 2 | Text | Use in library | HCY (Pons, F. R. J. de. Voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma) v. 2 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | v. 1 | Text | Use in library | HCY (Pons, F. R. J. de. Voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma) v. 1 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | v. 1 | Text | Use in library | HCY (Pons, F. R. J. de. Voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma) v. 1 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
v. 1-3 | Text | Request in advance | HCY (Pons, F. R. J. de. Voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma) v. 1-3 | Offsite |
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- Description
- 3 v., [1] folded leaf of plate : map; 23 cm.
- Subjects
- Spaniards > South America > Social life and customs > 19th century
- Spain > Commercial policy > 19th century
- Indians of South America > Venezuela > Social life and customs > 19th century
- Catholic Church South America > 19th century
- Spain > Colonies > South America > 19th century
- Venezuela > Description and travel
- Note
- Translation of: Voyage à la partie orientale de la terre firme.
- Partially translated by Washington Irving. cf. Biblioteca Americana / Sabin; Introduction translated by Sam. L. Mitchill.
- Map "Dressée par J.B. Poiron Ingenieur Geographe en 1805"; "Engd. by P. Maverick, New York. Water by B. Tanner."
- Language (note)
- Map is in the original French, with engraved title: "Carte de la capitainerie générale de Caracas l'Amérique Méridionale fait en 1801, 1802, 1803 et 1804."
- Call Number
- HCY (Pons, F. R. J. de. Voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma)
- LCCN
- 02008089
- OCLC
- 2915895
- Author
- Pons, F. J. de (François Joseph), 1751-1812.
- Title
- A voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma, or the Spanish Main, in South-America, during the years 1801, 1802, 1803, and 1804 : Containing a description of the territory under the jurisdiction of the Captain-General of Caraccas, composed of the provinces of Venezuela, Maracaibo, Varinas, Spanish Guiana, Cumana, and the island of Margaretta; and embracing every thing relative to the discovery, conquest, topography, legislation, commerce, finance, inhabitants and productions of the provinces, together with a view of the manners and customs of the Spaniards, and the savage as well as civilized Indians / By F. Depons ... ; Translated by an American gentleman.
- Imprint
- New-York : Printed by and for I. Riley and Co., 1806.
- Language
- Map is in the original French, with engraved title: "Carte de la capitainerie générale de Caracas l'Amérique Méridionale fait en 1801, 1802, 1803 et 1804."
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Irving, Washington, 1783-1859. TranslatorMitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831. TranslatorMaverick, Peter, 1780-1831. EngraverTanner, Benjamin, 1775-1848. EngraverPoiron, J. B. CartographerMyers Collection.
- Research Call Number
- HCY (Pons, F. R. J. de. Voyage to the eastern part of Terra Firma)