Geographical and Historical Dictionary of America and the West Indies

<p><i>The Geographical and Historical Dictionary of America and the West Indies</i> originally published in 1814 is a comprehensive resource offering an extensive translation of Antonio de Alcedo's Spanish work enriched with significant additions and compilations from contemporary voyages travels and authentic sources. Compiled by George Alexander Thompson this dictionary provides invaluable insights into the historical geography locations and cultures of the Americas and the West Indies during a pivotal period of exploration and settlement.</p><p>This historical dictionary serves as an essential reference for researchers historians and anyone interested in the detailed accounts and geographical knowledge of the Americas as understood in the early 19th century. Its thoroughness and the inclusion of diverse sources make it a unique and enduring contribution to the understanding of American and West Indian history and geography.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>