The History Of Darien (1779) - Paperback

by Francis Borland (Author)

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 post in the New World and the hope of establishing a direct trade route between Scotland and the Pacific. Borland then goes on to describe the difficulties faced by the colonists, including disease, hostile indigenous tribes, and the lack of support from the English government. Despite these challenges, the colony was able to establish a trading post and forge relationships with the local tribes. However, the colony ultimately failed due to a lack of resources and support, and was abandoned after only a few years.The History of Darien is an important historical document, providing insight into the motivations and challenges faced by the Scottish colonists in the New World. It is also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.