PREFACE. 



proceeding that can neither be justified by reason 

 or philosophy. In short, De Pauw has made use of 

 as much freedom with regard to America as if he had 

 been writing upon the moon and its inhabitants. 

 Eot to appreciate properly the observations of this 

 author, I shall refer the reader to the opinions of 

 many learned men vviio have visited that country, 

 and have fully refuted his assertions. Among those 

 who merit particular attention on this subject is Count 

 Juan Reynaldes Carli, so well known by his vari- 

 ous literary productions, particularly his American 

 Letters,^" in which, with much critical and philoso- 

 phical investigation, he has comprised whatever 

 may serve to convey a clear and correct idea of 

 America. 



N. B. The reader is informed that the mile made 

 use of in this work is the geographical mile of sixty 

 to a degree, the foot the French foot, and the pound 

 that of Italy of twelve ounces. I would also observe 

 that the map, that accompanies it, is a copy of the 

 one published in 1776; which is very correct. 



* Those literati who are desirous of becoming perfectly ac- 

 quainted witli America, will do well to consult this work, whicli 

 Consists of three volumes.... Trans, 



