Memoirs of North-Britain; Taken from Authentick Writings, as well Manuscript as Printed. In which it is Prov'd That the Scots Nation have Always been Zealous in the Defence of the Protestant Religion and Liberty

John Oldmixon

"Contains an account of the Colony of Darien, with a Vindication of King William's Honor and Justice therein" -Sabin. The Colony was a failed attempt to place a Scottish colony at the Darién Gap of present-day Panama between about 1698-1700. The endeavor's failure was a notable contributing factor to the eventual passing of the Acts of Union several years later. Written anonymously, but attributed to John Oldmixon.

London: Printed for J. Baker... and J. Graves, 1715. [10], vi, 289, [1 blank], [14 index] pp. Octavo (195x120 mm). Sabin 47571. Period paneled calf. Front board nearly detached, rear hinge starting, spine dry. Gentle to moderate toning and foxing, light dampstaining to outer edge of about first third of leaves in the volume. Good. Item #485

Price: $135.00