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AMERICANA. Acosta (Joseph De).TheNaturall and 

 Morall Historic of the East and West Indies. In- 

 treating of the Remarkable things of Heaven, of the 

 Elements, Mettalls, Plants and Beasts which are 

 proper to that Country: Together with the Man 

 ners, Ceremonies, Lawes, Governments and Warres 

 of the Indians. Written in Spanish by Joseph Acosta, 

 and translated into English by E. G. (Edward 

 Grimestone). Sm. 4to, brown calf, gilt edges. Lon 

 don: Printed by Val: Sims for Edward Blount and 

 William Aspley, 1604. 60.00 



First Edition in English. The best evidence of the merits of this work 

 is, that it has been translated into almost every language in Europe. 

 Sabin's Dictionary enumerates 22 editions. Acosta composed part of 

 his work in Peru and the remainder on his return to Europe. The trans 

 lator was Edward Grimstone. "Replete with details of the aborigines, 

 before their peculiar customs had become modified by contact with 

 the whites. He was one of the most curious and accurate observers of 

 the customs and peculiarities of the Aborigines who have attempted 

 to describe them." Field. 





