PREFx\CE. 



In presenting these Volumes to the Pub- 

 lic, I beg to disclaim any attempt at author- 

 ship, beyond the endeavour to give a sketch 

 of men, manners, and circumstances as they 

 occurred to me, without magnifying de- 

 fects, or distorting facts. My object has 

 been a faithful description of my travels 

 through, and residence in Colombia, w^here 

 I found hospitality beneath every roof, and 

 welcome from every tongue. 



In that country there is every facility for 

 enterprise, and every prospect of success : 

 man alone is wanting to set the whole ma- 

 chine in motion, which is now inactive, but 

 which, with capital and industry, may be 

 rendered productive of certain advantage, 

 and ultimate wealth. 



