
audiobook
by John Lawson
A NEW VOYAGE to CAROLINA; - Containing the Exact Description and Natural History of that COUNTRY:
PREFACE.
INTRODUCTION.
A JOURNAL OF A THOUSAND MILES TRAVEL AMONG THE INDIANS, FROM SOUTH TO NORTH CAROLINA.
A DESCRIPTION OF NORTH-CAROLINA.
OF THE INLETS AND HAVENS OF THIS COUNTRY.
OF THE CORN OF CAROLINA.
THE PRESENT STATE OF CAROLINA.
OF THE VEGETABLES OF CAROLINA.
THE BEASTS OF CAROLINA ARE THE
An early eighteenth‑century survey offers a vivid portrait of the Carolina colony, blending meticulous description of its geography, flora and fauna with a traveler’s eye for everyday life. The author, a seasoned surveyor, charts the coastal plains and the rolling interior, noting the richness of rivers, forests and the promise of a land that feels both familiar and wild. Readers are treated to clear, measured accounts of the climate, soils and natural resources that early settlers found both challenging and rewarding.
Beyond the landscape, the work shines in its careful observations of the native peoples encountered along the routes. Detailed notes capture their customs, languages, and the ways they interact with the environment, providing a rare window into cultures rarely recorded by contemporary English explorers. The narrative balances scholarly precision with a genuine curiosity, making it an engaging listen for anyone interested in the foundations of American history and the early encounters that shaped it.
Full title
A New Voyage to Carolina Containing the exact description and natural history of that country; together with the present state thereof; and a journal of a thousand miles, travel'd thro' several nations of Indians; giving a particular account of their customs, manners, etc. Containing the exact description and natural history of that country; together with the present state thereof; and a journal of a thousand miles, travel'd thro' several nations of Indians; giving a particular account of their customs, manners, etc.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (617K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Alan R. Light HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
Jul 1, 1999
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1674–1711
An early travel writer with a sharp eye for landscape, wildlife, and daily life in colonial America, he helped shape how readers in Europe imagined the Carolinas. His best-known book blends exploration, natural history, and firsthand observation.
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