Research Guides: HIST 211: The Early Modern Atlantic World (Fall 2022): The Problem with Primary Sources

Reading a Primary Source

A short account from, and description of the Isthmus of Darien, where the Scots Collony are settled With a particular map of the Isthmus and enterence to the river of Darien. According to our late news, and Mr. Dampier and Mr. Wafer. by Wafer, Lionel, 1660?-1705?; Dampier, William, 1651-1715
Call Number: Online via EEBO
Publication Date: 1699; Edinburgh : printed: and sold by John Vallange, at his shop on the north-side of the street, a little above the Cross: and by James Wardlaw, at his shop in the Parliament Closs. Price 7 pence
A short account from, and description of the Isthmus of Darien, where the Scots Collony are settled With a particular map of the Isthmus and enterence to the river of Darien. According to our late news, and Mr. Dampier and Mr. Wafer.

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Oxford Bibliographies Online: Atlantic History This link opens in a new window
Excellent general overview of topics in Atlantic History.

Peer-reviewed annotated bibliographies on the transnational interconnections between Europe, North America, South America, and Africa, particularly in the early modern and colonial period.