Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America, in the Years 1766, 1767 and 1768

Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America, in the Years 1766, 1767 and 1768
Author: Jonathan Carver
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2023-10-28
Genre: History
ISBN:

Jonathan Carver's 'Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America, in the Years 1766, 1767 and 1768' is a captivating travel narrative that delves into the uncharted territories of North America during the mid-18th century. Carver's detailed descriptions of the landscapes, Native American tribes, and interactions with fur traders provide a valuable historical account of the region. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book offers a unique insight into the customs and lifestyle of the Native Americans he encountered. Carver's work is considered an important contribution to early American literature and exploration narratives. His observations on the natural environment and indigenous cultures reflect the curiosity and fascination of European explorers during that time. Jonathan Carver, a British explorer and mapmaker, embarked on his journey to North America with a desire to discover new lands and establish trade routes. His firsthand experiences and encounters with different tribes shaped his perspective on the continent and inspired him to share his findings with a wider audience. 'Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America' is recommended for readers interested in early American history, exploration narratives, and Native American studies. Carver's account offers a valuable perspective on the cultural exchange and geographical discoveries of the era.

Tobacco Colony

Tobacco Colony
Author: Gloria Lund Main
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2014-07-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1400856035

Setting out to describe the full spectrum of everyday life in early Maryland, this work integrates a range of economic, demographic, and anthropological approaches to the study of a colony in which tobacco was the staple crop. Originally published in 1983. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Tobacco Culture

Tobacco Culture
Author: T. H. Breen
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2009-12-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 1400820146

The great Tidewater planters of mid-eighteenth-century Virginia were fathers of the American Revolution. Perhaps first and foremost, they were also anxious tobacco farmers, harried by a demanding planting cycle, trans-Atlantic shipping risks, and their uneasy relations with English agents. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and their contemporaries lived in a world that was dominated by questions of debt from across an ocean but also one that stressed personal autonomy. T. H. Breen's study of this tobacco culture focuses on how elite planters gave meaning to existence. He examines the value-laden relationships--found in both the fields and marketplaces--that led from tobacco to politics, from agrarian experience to political protest, and finally to a break with the political and economic system that they believed threatened both personal independence and honor.

Library List

Library List
Author: National Agricultural Library (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1975
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN: