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An historical, geographical, commercial, and philosophical view of the United States of America, and of the European settlements in America and the West-Indies. By W. Winterbotham. In four volumes. ...
Winterbotham, William, 1763-1829.Date: 1796- Books
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Some account of the late missionaries to the West Indies; in two letters from the Rev. Dr. Coke, to the Rev. J. Wesley.
Coke, Thomas, 1747-1814.Date: Printed in the Year M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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A geographical and historical description of the principal objects of the present war in the West-Indies. viz. Cartagena, Puerto Bello, La Vera Cruz, The Havana, and San Agustin. Shewing their situation, strength, trade, &c. With An Account of the many Sieges they have Undergone to the present Time. The whole Compiled from the most Authentic Memoirs, and Enlarged with many Curious Particular's, not to be met with in former Authors. To which is prefix'd An Accurate Map of the West-Indies adapted to the Work.
Date: 1741- Books
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A farther account of the late missionaries to the West Indies: in a letter from the Rev. Dr. Coke, to the Rev. J. Wesley.
Coke, Thomas, 1747-1814.Date: Printed in the Year M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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The voyages and adventures of the Chevalier Dupont. In four volumes. Translated from the French. ...
Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1772]- Books
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A description of the Spanish islands and settlements on the coast of the West Indies, compiled from authentic memoirs, revised by gentlemen who have resided many years in the Spanish settlements; and illustrated with thirty-two maps and plans, Chiefly from original Drawings taken from the Spaniards in the last War, And Engraved by the late Thomas Jefferys.
Date: 1774- Books
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A description of the windward passage, and Gulf of Florida, with the course of the British trading-ships to, and from the island of Jamaica. ... Illustrated with a chart ... To which are added, some proposals for the better securing of the British trade and navigation to and from the West-Indies. ... To which is now annexed, a very remarkable letter, ...
Cowley, J. (John).Date: 1739- Books
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A short journey in the West Indies, in which are interspersed, curious anecdotes and characters. In two volumes. ...
Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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The Present state of the national debt With remarks on the nature of our public funds, and the uses which a large national bebt may be of to a sole M-r.
Date: MDCCXL. [1740]- Books
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A continuation of Dr. Coke's journal: in two letters to the Rev. J. Wesley.
Coke, Thomas, 1747-1814.Date: 1787- Books
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A geographical, commercial, and philosophical view of the present situation of the United States of America: comprehending a description of the United States ... To which is prefixed, a general account of the discovery of America, by Columbus; general description of the whole continent of America, and the numerous tribes of American Indians, their manners, customs, &c. &c. And to which is added, a view of the present state of the Spanish, French, English and Dutch possessions in America and the West-India islands. Also, an appendix, containing various interesting and valuable papers and instructions relative to cultivating tobacco, rice, maize, sugar, maple tree. &c. In four volumes. Illustrated with numerous large maps, charts, and plates. ... By the Rev. W. Winterbotham.
Winterbotham, William, 1763-1829.Date: 1795[-1796]- Books
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A description of the windward passage, and Gulf of Florida, with the course of the British trading-ships to, and from the island of Jamaica. ... Illustrated with a chart ... To which are added, some proposals for the better securing of the British trade and navigation to and from the West-Indies. ...
Cowley, J. (John).Date: 1739- Books
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Some account of the late missionaries to the West Indies; in two letters from the Rev. Dr. Coke, to the Rev. J. Wesley.
Coke, Thomas, 1747-1814.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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A description of the windward passage, and Gulf of Florida, with the course of the British trading-ships to, and from the island of Jamaica. Also An account of the Trade-Winds, and of the variable Winds and Currents on the Coasts thereabouts, at different Seasons of the Year. Illustrated with a chart of the Coast of Florida, and of the Islands of Bahama, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and the adjacent smaller Islands, Shoals, Rocks, and other remarkable Things in the Course of the Navigation in the West-Indies. Whereby is demonstrated, The Precariousness of those Voyages to the West-India Merchants, and the Impossibility of their Homeward-Bound Ships keeping clear of the Spanish Guarda Costa's The Whole very necessary for the Information of such as never were in those Parts of the World. To which are added, some proposals for the better securing of the British trade and navigation to and from the West-Indies.
Cowley, J. (John).Date: 1739- Books
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The present state of the revenues and forces, by sea and land, of France and Spain. Compar'd with those of Great Britain. Being an essay to demonstrate the disadvantages under which France must enter into the present war, if the natural Force of Britain is vigorously exerted. To which is added, an appendix: Containing a View of those Countries of the Spanish West Indies that will probably be the Seat of the present War.
Date: 1740