Basically a compilation from various journals "to impress the public with the great importance of the region described, and to make them jealous of its occupation by the French. Under the name Carolana was comprehended the present State of Georgia, the Floridas, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The whole of this territory was claimed by Dr. Coxe, the father of the author, as proprietor under the Crown. The author explored great part of it, and lived there fourteen years" - Sabin. Among the features are the description of a Massachusetts expedition to New Mexico in 1678, and claims that LaSalle' guides were Indians. First published in 1722, with a second edition in 1726. This copy lacking the scarce map. Howes C826; Sabin 17280.