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BANCROFT, EDWARD An Essay on the Natural History of Guiana, in South Americas; containing a Description of many Curious Productions in the Animal and Vegetable Systems of that Country, together with an account of the Religion, Manners and Customs of Several Tribes .
. London. T. Beckeet and P. A. De Hondt, 1769. First edition. 8vo [21 x 13.5 cm]; [iv], iv, [ii], 402, [iv, ads] pp, frontis of two headed snake. later cloth, gilt title lettering on leather label, signature on margin of title, some light toning to margins, very good in near fine cover. ¶ The author was friends with Benjamin Franklin and Joseph Priestly and was a fellow of the Royal Society. An American, he was accused of spying for both Britain and United States in the American Revolution. According to Casey Wood, 220: ""One of the earliest and most informative accounts of the flora and fauna of the Guianas."" Sabin 3106: ""A very useful and entertaining work."" Field 70: 'The especial subject of the author's inquiries regarding the Indians is the nature and use of the Wourali Poison, with which their weapons are charged'. Cox II, 281. Not only a description of the natural history of the area, but includes a description of the native peoples and geography, rivers and villages.
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