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LAWSON, John (1674 – 1711)

LAWSON, John (1674 – 1711)

1674 – 1711

1 entries in the GMN corpus.

Image source Godfrey Kneller · lawsontrek.com · Public domain

1709

#12474

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, &c.

Lawson, who characterized himself as "Surveyer-General of North Carolina" explored the interior of colonial North Carolina, South Carolina and George. He was guided by American Indians and made careful note of vegetat…