A general history of all voyages and travels thoughout the Old and New World : from the first ages to this present time ; illustrating both the ancient and modern geography ; containing an accurate description of each country, its natural history and product ; the religion, customs, manners, trade, &c. of the inhabitants, and whatsoever is curious and remarkable in any kind ; an account of all discoveries hitherto made in the most remote parts, and the great usefulness of such attempts, for improving both natural and experimental philosophy ; with a catalogue of all authors that have ever describ'd any part of the world, an impartial judgment and criticism on their works for descerning between the reputable and fabulous relaters ; and an extract of the lives of the most considerable travellers /
by: Bellegarde, M. l'abbé de (Jean Baptiste Morvan), 1648-1734
Published: (1708)