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The works of James Houstoun, M.D., containing memoirs of his life and travels in Asia, Africa, America, and most parts of Europe. From the 1690, to the present time. Giving a particular account of the Scotch expedition to Darien in America ... the rise, progress, and fall of the two great trading African and South-Sea companies; the late expedition to the Spanish West-Indies; the taking and restitution of Cape-Breton. Some curious anecedotes of the Spanish court ...

Title
The works of James Houstoun, M.D., containing memoirs of his life and travels in Asia, Africa, America, and most parts of Europe. From the 1690, to the present time. Giving a particular account of the Scotch expedition to Darien in America ... the rise, progress, and fall of the two great trading African and South-Sea companies; the late expedition to the Spanish West-Indies; the taking and restitution of Cape-Breton. Some curious anecedotes of the Spanish court ...
Author
Houstoun, James, approximately 1690-
Publication
London, Printed for the author; and sold by S. Blandon, 1753.

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TextRestricted use *KF 1753 (Houstoun, J. Works)Schwarzman Building - Rare Book Collection Room 328

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Description
xviii, 464 (1) 404-435 p.; 20 cm.
Alternative Title
Dr. Houston's memoirs of his own life-time
Subjects
Note
  • "This book is entered according to act of Parliament, and subscribed by the author in his hand-writing."
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  • Sabin
Call Number
*KF 1753 (Houstoun, J. Works)
OCLC
41012628
Author
Houstoun, James, approximately 1690-
Title
The works of James Houstoun, M.D., containing memoirs of his life and travels in Asia, Africa, America, and most parts of Europe. From the 1690, to the present time. Giving a particular account of the Scotch expedition to Darien in America ... the rise, progress, and fall of the two great trading African and South-Sea companies; the late expedition to the Spanish West-Indies; the taking and restitution of Cape-Breton. Some curious anecedotes of the Spanish court ...
Imprint
London, Printed for the author; and sold by S. Blandon, 1753.
Indexed In:
Sabin 33199
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Research Call Number
*KF 1753 (Houstoun, J. Works)
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