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""The History of Darien"" is a book written by Francis Borland and published 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 details the events leading up to the establishment... Read Full Overview

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,... Read Full Overview

The History of Darien, written by Francis Borland and published in 1779, is a historical account of the Scottish colony of New Caledonia in Darien, Panama. The book begins by detailing the reasons for the establishment of the colony, including the desire for a Scottish trading... Read Full Overview

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization... Read Full Overview