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America painted to the life : the true history of the Spaniards proceedings in the conquests of the Indians and of their civil wars amongst themselves, from Columbus his first discovery to these later times ... / publisht [sic] by Ferdinando Gorges.

Author/creator Gorges, Ferdinando, 1629-1718
Included WorkGorges, Ferdinando, Sir, 1565?-1647. Briefe narration of the originall undertakings of the advancement of plantations into the parts of America.
Included WorkJohnson, Edward, 1599?-1672. History of New-England.
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoLondon : Printed for Nath. Brook, 1659.
Description4 pts. in 1 : ill., map ; 19 cm.
Supplemental Content Gale, Sabin Americana: History of the Americas, 1500-1926
Subject(s)
Series Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926
Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926. UNAUTHORIZED
Contents [Pt. 1] America painted to the life ... [Running title: A description of New-England] -- [pt. 2] A briefe narration of the originall undertakings of the advancement of plantations into the parts of America. Especially, shewing the begining [sic], progress and continuance of that of New-England. Written by the right worshipfull, Sir Ferdinando Gorges knight and governour of the fort and island of Plymouth in Devonshire (London: Printed by E. Brudenell for Nath: Brook, 1658). [Running title, continued: A description of New-England] -- [pt. 3] Wonder working Providence of Sions Saviour in New-England : containing the passages of Gods providence toward this wandering race of Jaacobites [sic] in these latter seven years, from the year 1645 till toward the latter end of 51 -- [pt. 4] America painted to the life : the history of the Spaniards proceedings in America, their conquests of the Indians, and of their civil wars among themselves, from Columbus his first discovery, to these later times / by Ferdinando Gorges.
General note"A work now at last exposeed for the publick good, to stir up the heroicks and active spirits of these times, to benefit their countrey, and eternize their names by such honorable attempts. For the readers clearer understanding of the countreys, they are lively described in a compleat and exquisite map."
General noteIncludes index.
General noteReproduction of original from Huntington Library.
General noteSabin no. 28020.
References RLIN, CTRG04-B291
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
Other titleA description of New-England.
Other titleWonder-working Providence of Sions Saviour.
Other titleHistory of America painted to life.

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