Narrative, of a Five Years' Expedition, Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America: From the Year 1772, to 1777 : Elucidating the History of that Country, and Describing Its Productions, Viz. Quadrupedes, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Trees, Shrubs, Fruits, & Roots : with an Account of the Indians of Guiana, & Negroes of Guinea, Том 2J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church Yard, & Th. Payne, Pall Mall, 1806 |
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