"The Indian Corn, or Maiz, proves the most……" — John Lawson
"The Indian Corn, or Maiz, proves the most useful Grain in the World; and had it not been for the Fruitfulness of this Species, it would have proved very difficult to have settled some of the Plantations in America."
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John Lawson
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8 Quotes by John Lawson
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Many of the French follow a Trade with the Indians, living very conveniently for that Interest.
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The Allegator is the same, as the Crocodile, and differs only in Name.
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The Inhabitants of Carolina, thro' the Richness of the Soil, live an easy and pleasant Life.
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The Merchants of Carolina, are fair, frank Traders.
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Their way of Dancing, is nothing but a sort of stamping Motion, much like the treading upon Founders Bellows.
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The Indians, I was now speaking of, were not content with the common Enemies that lessen and destroy their Country-men,…
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