Preface 



^JTI^Hb-HAT I have already observed in the Preface 



\ fmt ll to ^ ie ^ rst P art > regarding the occasion 

 and the purpose of my journey through 

 North America, I must repeat here. In the circum- 

 stances I was unwilling, and unable, to set before my- 

 self a complete description of observables in America. 

 Moreover, it should be borne in mind that the journey 

 through Virginia, North and South Carolina, fell in 

 the winter months, unfavorable for investigations in 

 natural history or in ceconomical subjects, and there 

 was no alternative. I shall hope, therefore, that the 

 reader will pardon me if I do not gratify his wish for 

 pleasing information on all manner of subjects. I 

 bring these Travels to an end with my arrival in Eng- 

 land. The numerous accounts of that kingdom and 

 of other countries touched by me on my journey home 

 would render mine superfluous. 

 Bayreuth, October, 1788 



