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Description and Holding Information
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Gourgues, Recapture of Florida (Eng.), etc. (MS)
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The translated manuscript from the original rendition by Captain Gourgues regarding the founding of a French colony under the leadership of Admiral
Ribault and the subsequent massacre by the Spanish in 1565. The manuscript then described the retaking of the area by the French under the leadership
of Captain Gourgues, and with the assistance of friendly native tribes. The description is graphic and thorough, although some words are obscured.
This translation was made from an original found in the Royal Library in Madrid, Spain. There are also a number of relevant letters attached at the
end of this manuscript which indicated the relevant time period in this undated manuscript. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of title originally held
by:New York Historical Society Library).
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Title:
The recapture of Florida / by Captain Gourgues ; translation by Mrs. Helen Myers.
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OCLC Number:
964549508
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Volume 1 | | Yes | No |
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