The natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America. [electronic resource] : With an historical detail of the acquisitions and conquests made by the British arms in those parts. 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 and other inhabitants. Illustrated by maps and plans of the principal places, collected from the best authorities, and engraved by T. Jefferys, geographer to His Majesty. Part I. Containing a description of Canada and Louisiana.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jefferys, Thomas, d. 1771.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canada--Description and travel.

Canada.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2v.,plates ) maps ;

Other Title:

Natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for T. Jefferys, at Charing-Cross; W. Johnston, in Ludgate-Street; J. Richardson in Pater-noster-Row; and B. Law and Co. in Ave-Mary-Lane, MDCCLXI. [1761]

Notes:

Part 1 describes Canada and Louisiana, and part 2 the territories in the West Indies.

A reissue of the 1760 edition with cancel titlepages and the addition of 'The French attempt to retake Quebec in 1760', pp.*139-*142 in vol.1.

Reproduction of original from Library of Congress.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N11144.

OCLC:

507971548