The History of Darien is a book written by Francis Borland in 1779. It is a historical account of the Scottish colony of Darien, which was established in present-day Panama in the late 17th century. The book covers the origins of the colony, its struggles with disease, famine, and hostile indigenous tribes, and ultimately its failure due to a lack of support from the Scottish government and the English Crown. Borland's work provides a valuable insight...
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