America: being an accurate description of the Nevv VVorld; containing the original of the inhabitants; the remarkable voyages thither: the conquest of the vast empires of Mexico and Peru, their ancient and later vvars. With their several plantations, many, and rich islands their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers: their habits, customs, manners, and religions their peculiar plants, beasts, birds, and serpents. Collected and translated from most authentick authors, and augmented with later observations; illustrated with notes, and adorn'd with peculiar maps, and proper sculptures, by John Ogilby Esq; master of His Majesties revels in the kingdom of Ireland.
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- Imprint
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London: printed by Tho. Johnson for the author, and are to be had at his house in White Fryers, M.DC.LXX. [1670]
- Publication year
- 1670-1670
- ESTC No.
- R222336
- Grub Street ID
- 96356
- Description
- [8], 629, [1] p., [57] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., ports., maps ; 2⁰
- Note
- Apparently based in part on: Montanus, Arnoldus. De nieuwe en onbekende weereld.
Includes bibliography.
- Uncontrolled note
- The reissue of 1671 (Wing O165) bears a list of plates on last leaf, beginning with a frontispiece. The microfilmed copy of the 1670 edition lacks the frontispiece and three plates found in the reissue (at p. 213, 223, and 505). These four plates have been included in the pagination statement. Verify their presence