John Lawson quotes
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“The Indian Corn, or Maiz, proves the most useful Grain in the World; and had it not been for the Fruitfulness of this Species, it would have proved very difficult to have settled some of the Plantations in America.”
-- John LawsonSource : John Lawson (2010). “A New Voyage to Carolina”, p.79, BoD – Books on Demand
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“Many of the French follow a Trade with the Indians, living very conveniently for that Interest.”
-- John LawsonSource : John Lawson (1860). “The History of Carolina: Containing the Exact Description and Natural History of that Country, Together with the Present State Thereof and a Journal of a Thousand Miles Traveled Through Several Nations of Indians, Giving a Particular Account of Their Customs, Manners, &c., &c”, p.28
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“The Allegator is the same, as the Crocodile, and differs only in Name.”
-- John LawsonSource : John Lawson (2010). “A New Voyage to Carolina”, p.132, BoD – Books on Demand
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“The Inhabitants of Carolina, thro' the Richness of the Soil, live an easy and pleasant Life.”
-- John LawsonSource : John Lawson (2010). “A New Voyage to Carolina”, p.83, BoD – Books on Demand
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“The Merchants of Carolina, are fair, frank Traders.”
-- John LawsonSource : John Lawson (1860). “The History of Carolina: Containing the Exact Description and Natural History of that Country, Together with the Present State Thereof and a Journal of a Thousand Miles Traveled Through Several Nations of Indians, Giving a Particular Account of Their Customs, Manners, &c., &c”, p.17
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Source : A.A. Gill (2010). “Paper View: The Best of The Sunday Times Television Columns”, p.127, Hachette UK
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“When America is chasing you, the whole world is chasing you.”
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