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A Defence of the Scots Abdicating Darien: including an Answer to the Defence of the Scots Settlement there, authore Brittano sed Dunensi
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A Defence of the Scots abdicating Darien including an answer to the defence of the Scots settlement there / authore Brittano sed Dunensi.
Hodges, James.
Harris, Walter, 17th/18th cent.
Foyer, Archibald.
Epistle dedicatory Phil. Scot.
"An enquiry into the causes of the miscarriage of the Scots colony at Darien" with special t.p. and separate pagination.
Variously attributed to James Hodges, Walter Harris, and Archibald Foyer.
[17], 168, [i.e. 83], [8], 112 p.
[Edinburgh? : s.n.], 1700.
Wing / H2298
English
Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University Library
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The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition
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A Defence of the Scots abdicating Darien including an answer to the defence of the Scots settlement there / authore Brittano sed Dunensi.
Hodges, James.
Harris, Walter, 17th/18th cent.
Foyer, Archibald.
Epistle dedicatory Phil. Scot.
"An enquiry into the causes of the miscarriage of the Scots colony at Darien" with special t.p. and separate pagination.
Variously attributed to James Hodges, Walter Harris, and Archibald Foyer.
[17], 168, [i.e. 83], [8], 112 p.
[Edinburgh? : s.n.], 1700.
Wing / H2298
English
Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University Library
++++
This book represents an authentic reproduction of the text as printed by the original publisher. While we have attempted to accurately maintain the integrity of the original work, there are sometimes problems with the original work or the micro-film from which the books were digitized. This can result in errors in reproduction. Possible imperfections include missing and blurred pages, poor pictures, markings and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1700
About the author
Walter Herries
2 booksWalter Herries was a Scottish surgeon from Dumbarton. He served in the Royal Navy between 1688 and 1695, but was dismissed following a physical altercation with his commanding officer, Captain Graydon. He was recruited to the service of the Company of Scotland by John Haldane of Gleneagles in 1696 and in 1698 sailed with its expedition to establish a trading colony at Darien in Panama.
Herries left the colony with two companions to deliver correspondence to Edinburgh, arriving there on 18 March 1699. He then travelled to London where he began publishing a series of pamphlets savagely critical of the expedition, drawing on his experience in the colony, espionage and continuing communication with survivors and officials.
Herries is now understood to have been an English spy in the service of Secretary of State James Vernon. In May 1699 he made two clandestine visits to the Spanish ambassador to England, the Marquis of Canales, providing him with detailed information on the Darien expedition. In the summer of 1699 he received a pardon from the Admiralty, allowing him to resume his career in the Royal Navy.
Herries left the colony with two companions to deliver correspondence to Edinburgh, arriving there on 18 March 1699. He then travelled to London where he began publishing a series of pamphlets savagely critical of the expedition, drawing on his experience in the colony, espionage and continuing communication with survivors and officials.
Herries is now understood to have been an English spy in the service of Secretary of State James Vernon. In May 1699 he made two clandestine visits to the Spanish ambassador to England, the Marquis of Canales, providing him with detailed information on the Darien expedition. In the summer of 1699 he received a pardon from the Admiralty, allowing him to resume his career in the Royal Navy.
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