Bucaniers of America: or, A true account of the most remarkable assaults committed of late years upon the coasts of the West-Indies, by the bucaniers of Jamaica and Tortuga, both English and French. Wherein are contained more especially, the unparallel'd exploits of Sir Henry Morgan, our English Jamaican hero, who sack'd Puerto Velo, burnt Panama, &c. |
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The Table.
ALcatrazes, what sort of People they are. Part i. pag. 28
Apricott-tree. Pt. i. p. 36
Acoma-tree. ib. 39
Abelcose-tree. Pt. i. p. 40
Author of this Book, his Voyage along the Coasts of Costa Rica, at his
return, from Panama, to Jamaica. Pt. 3. p.77. They arrive at Boca
del Toro. 78. Seek Provisions, but find none: they depart Westwards:
provide themselves with Tortoises; are assaulted by the Indians,
kill two of them, whereof one had a golden Beard; desire to
speak with them, but in vain. 79, 80. They return to Chagre: and
are chased by a ship, of their own party. 81, 82. They go to the
River of Zuera, where the Spaniards flie from them. 86. Are in
great danger of sinking a whole fortnight. 87. They arrive at the Bay
of Blecvelt: careen their Vessel: are assaulted by the Indians, who
kill two Women Slaves: this causeth them suddenly to depart. 90.
They arrive at Cape Gracias à Dios. 91. And, find, there, great relief.
ibid. They came to the Island de los Pinos, where they careen
their Vessel again: here they victual themselves well: depart for
Jamaica, and arrive there. 100. & seq.Adrian, and Cornelius, Lampsins, take possession of Tabago for the
Dutch. Pt. 3. p. 116St. Augustin (a City of Florida) ransackt by John Davis, Pirat of
Jamaica. Pt. i. p. 114, 115
A.
BAptism used by the French at Sea. Part i. pag. 3, 6
— by the Dutch. ib. p. 4
Brasil-wood. ib. 39
Bucaniers, their distinctions, manner of living, Vices, &c. Pt. i. p. 59
Banana-wine, not inferiour to Spanish. Pt. i. p. 66
Bartholomew Portuguez, a famous Pirat. Pt. 1. p.95. He taketh a great
Spanish ship. Is retaken, and loseth his liberty. 96. Is brought
unto Campeche. 97. Condemned to the Gallows. 98. Killeth his
Centry, and escapeth. ibid. Goeth to the Golfo triste. 99. Getteth
a Boat, there: and retaketh the Ship by which he was taken. 100, 101.
He loseth his Ship in a storm, and escapeth in a Canow. 101, 102.Bitumen, or Pitch, in great quantities. Pt. ii. p. 42
Boca del Toro, a Port, where great store of Tortoises are found. Its
circumference. Pt. iii. p. 78Boca del Dragon, another Port, on Costa Rica, where be Indians of
prodigious strength. Pt. 3. p. 84Bay of Blecvelt, so called from a Pirat of that name. Pt. 3. p.87. Here
are Porcupines of prodigious bigness. ibid.Binkes (Jacob) sent from Holland, to retake Cayana from the
French, an. 1676. Pt. iii. p. 117. is engaged at Tabago, by the
Count de Estres. 120Brodely (Cap.) is made Viceadmiral by Morgan: taketh the Castle of
Chagre. Pt. iii. p. 21. & seq.
B.
CRabs, both of Land, and Sea. Part i. pag. 13
—Their effects, when eaten. ibid.
City of Santo Domingo. Pt. i. p. 25
—of San Tiago. ib. 26. its Commerce: is pillaged by Pirats. Pt. ii.
p. 78—of Na Sa de Alta Gracia. ibid.
Crab-Lemons. Pt. i. p. 31
Caramite-tree. Pt. i. p. 36
Cedar-tree. Pt. i. p. 37. Pt. ii. p. 16. Panama was all built with
Cedar. Pt. iii. p. 55Canows, how they are made. ibid. 38
Cochinillas, or Glow-worms. Pt. i. p. 42
Cricketts, or Grillones. ib. 43
Cazadores de Moscas, or Fly-catchers. Pt. i. p. 44
Cocodriles, or Caymanes, their nature, and qualities. Pt. i. p. 47.
they persecute the Flyes, and wherefore. ib. 48. their manner of
procreating. ib. Many at the Island de los Pinos. Pt. iii. p. 101Carpinter-birds. Pt. i. p. 57. they build Nests for the Parrots. ib.
Cabreros, or Goat-keepers, a Bird having seven galls. Pt. i. p. 58
Crows, or Ravens, in great multitudes, at Hispaniola. ib.
Cazave, or Mandioca. Pt. i. p. 65. How prepared, for to make bread,
and drink. ibid.Campeche was sackt by Lewis Scot. Pt. i. 110
St. Catharin taken by Mansvelt, and Morgan: surrendred again to the
Spaniards, by le Sieur Simon: its convenient situation: 62. & seq.
A Relation of its retaking, written by a Spanish Ingeneer. 66. Morgan
endeavoureth to keep it, but in vain. 75. taken again by treachery
of the Governour. Pt. iii. p. 15Cuba, its description. Pt. ii. p. 76
Cayos Islands, the refuge of the Pirats. Pt. ii. p. 77
Castle of Chagre, its situation: is taken, after great resistance, by help
of a strange accident. Pt. iii. p. 27Cows of the Sea. vid. Sea-Cows.
Cayos, a considerable Town of Cuba, sackt by the Pirats: all manner of
Cruelties committed there. Pt. iii. p. 104Curasao, an Island of the Dutch, designed upon by the French of Tortuga
in Ann. 1673. Pt. iii. p. 105Caracas (City) designed upon by the Pirats of Tortuga. Pt. iii. p.
115Cayana (Island) retaken from the French by Binkes. Pt. iii. p. 117.
is taken again by the French. 119
C.
DAte-trees, their description, and several sorts, Part 1. page 31
Davis a Pirat. vid. John.
D.
COunt de Estres his actions at Cayana, and Tabago, Ann. 1676.
Part iii. pag. 118. & seq.
E.
FLyes, how troublesom in Hispaniola. Part i. page 41. their several
sorts. ibid. They persecute continually, and are persecuted by
the Caymanes, or Crocodiles. Pt. i. p. 48Fly-catchers. vid. Cazadores de Moscas.
French-ship, seized by Capt. Morgan. Pt. ii. p. 105
F.
GEnipa-tree. Part i. pag. 37
Genipa-ink. ibid.
Grillones, or Cricketts. Pt. i. p. 43
Guines agudos, whereof they make drink. Pt. i. p. 63
Gibraltar, its Situation: Inundations: Trade. Pt. ii. p. 15
Governor of Gibraltar killed. Pt. ii. p.
Governor of Puerto del Principe killed. Pt. ii. p. 82
Governor of Puerto Velo killed. Pt. ii. p. 98
Governor of Chagre killed. Pt. iii. p. 27
Governor of Panama cometh against Morgan: is forced to retire: sendeth
a strange message to Morgan: his answer. Pt. ii. p. 100. & seq.Governor of St. Katharin betrayeth the Island into the hands of the
English, by a very cunning stratagem. Pt. iii. p. 15Governor of Jamaica recalled for maintaining the Pirats, there: another
sent: all the Pirats fear him: he hangeth some of them: Pt. iii.
p. 103. & seq.Guadanillas certain little Islands, nigh St. John de Puerto Rico. Pt. iii.
p. 106Gracias à Dios (Cape) description of the particular Customs of the
Indians there. Pt. iii. p. 91
G.
HIspaniola, its description. Part i. pag. 24
Sir Henry Morgan, his origen. Pt. 2. p. 60. He goeth to Barbadas,
and, thence, to Jamaica: he serveth the Pirats. 61. is made
a Captain: and chosen Viceadmeral by Mansvelt: they take St. Catharin.
62. He desireth to keep it, though in vain. 75. Equippeth another
Fleet. 76. Goeth to Puerto del Principe. 81. and taketh it.
83.Havana the strongest place in the West-Indies: its Jurisdiction; Commerce;
Castles, Inhabitants, convenient Situation: is designed against.
Pt. ii. p. 78. & seq.Sir Henry Morgan equippeth a new Fleet. Pt. ii. p. 89. designeth upon
Puerto Velo. 90. and sacketh it, with 400 men. 98. His message
to the Governor of Panama. 102. He returneth to Cuba, and
findeth 250 000 Pieces of Eight spoil, taken at Puerto Velo, besides
Goods, and Jewels. 103. He undertaketh a new Expedition against
Maracaibo. 104. Arriveth there, and taketh it: Cruelties against
the Prisoners there: he goeth to Gibraltar, and taketh it likewise:
other inhumane Cruelties, there, used. 114. & seq. He goeth to take
the Governor of Gibraltar: hardship of their Journy: bringeth home
many Prisoners. 125. & seq. A Ship, and four Boats, taken. 127.
He returneth to Maracaibo: is blockt up there by a Spanish Fleet: his
bold message to the Admiral of the said Fleet: Letter of the Admiral
commanding him to surrender: a Treaty, on foot, betwixt them: he
destroyeth the said Fleet by a stratagem. 129. & seq.Sir Henry Morgan equippeth another Fleet: writeth several Letters to all
the ancient Pirats for their assistance: multitudes flock unto him: he
calleth a Councel: and sendeth to seek provisions. Pt. iii. p. 1. & seq.
Four ships, which he sent, for this purpose, arrive at the River de la
Hacha: they take a great Vessel laden with Corn: they land, defeat
the Spaniards, pursue them, torture them, take great spoil, put them
to the ransom; and return. ib. 4, 5, 6. His Fleet maketh 37 Sail in
all, with 2000 fighting men: he divideth it into two Squadrons: Articles
of this Voyage. 8. They resolve to go to Panama: but, first, to
St. Catharin, to procure Guides, for this enterprize. 10. They arrive,
and take St. Catharin, being betrayed by the Governor: great
hardship they endured, after landing: they eat, for hunger, an old
scabby horse: Bravado of Capt. Morgan, which occasion'd the Spaniards
to surrender: 12. & seq. Number of persons found on the Island:
Fortresses, and Arms, they found there: they also find three Guides:
Four Ships sent to Chagre: 17. & seq. Brodely made Vice-Admiral:
he arriveth at Chagre: situation of the Castle: they land: danger of this
Enterprize: they resolve to give the Attack: are, at first, forced to retire:
yet, overcome, at last, by help of a very strange Accident. 21. & seq. He
arriveth at Chagre, and is received with great Acclamation: loseth his
own Ship, and three more, at the entry of the River: leaveth in the Castle
a Garrison of 500 men, and, in the Ships, 150 more. 29, 30. He setteth
forth for Panama, at the head of 1200 men, with very small Provisions,
thinking to find by the way. 31. He leaveth his Boats behind the
3d. day, with 160 men, to keep them: a pipe of Tobacco their best Victuals,
the 1st. day of this Journey: they seed, the 4th. day, upon Bags of
Leather, which they found: some small Provision is found the 5th. day,
which is distributed among the weakest: they eat Leaves of Trees, green
Herbs, or Grass, on the 6th. At noon, they find quantity of Maiz: great
Murmurings against Captain Morgan, and his Conduct, that night.
On the 7th. day, they eat some few Cats, and Dogs, they found at Santa
Cruz; drink some Wine of Peru, and fall sick, almost every man, thinking
themselves poysoned: Captain Morgan sendeth back the Canows:
8 Pirats killed, and 10 wounded, by the Indians, on the 8th. day: no
Provisions found, and great Hardship endured, that night, by Rain: they
discover the South-Sea, with great joy, on the 9th. and find great number
of Cattel, especially Asses, which they kill, and devour: after noon,
they come within sight of Panama, and encamp nigh the City, at the
sound of Drums, and Trumpets, to express their joy: they march to attack
the Spanish Forces on the 10th. in the morning: they fear the number
of the Enemy, yet resolve to hazard the Battel: they engage, and defeat
the Spaniards: many Pirats kill'd in the Battel, with 600 Spaniards:
they march towards the City: lose many in the Assault: yet, continue,
to advance: and take it in three hours: Orders, not to drink Wine.
p. 31. & seq. to 53.Sir Henry Morgan sendeth Boats to search the South Sea: he sireth the City
of Panama, and burneth it almost in a day: great destruction of the
Fire: he sendeth a Convoy to Chagre: much Riches found in the Ruines:
200 of the Inhabitants brought in: a rich Galeon escapeth, their
own Debauchery being the cause: they send, to seek her: several Boats,
and a Ship, taken: the Convoy returneth from Chagre, with News of a
Spanish Ship taken there: Cruelties used at Panama: no Condition
spared: History of a Spanish Lady: Captain Morgan prepareth to depart:
A Plot discovered: Ransoms demanded: the Artilley spoiled:
they leave Panama: 175 Beasts laden with Riches: Misery of the Prisoners:
all are put to Ransom: the Spanish Lady set at liberty: they ar-
rive at Chagre: A Dividend made: but with much Disgust on all sides:
Captain Morgan feareth their displeasure, and stealeth away very privately:
the French desirous of Revenge. p. 54. & seq. to 76. He is still desirous
to keep St. Catharin, but is prevented by a new Governour sent unto
Jamaica. Pt. 3. p. 103.
H.
ISland of Punta Rica. Part i. Page 7
—Tortuga. ib. p. 8
John Esquemeling is sold at Tortuga: Pt. i. p. 21. is sold again: ibid.
he getteth his liberty: ib. p. 22. turneth Pirat. ibid.Isle of Savona. Pt. i. p. 27
Indians, what Women they love best. Pt. i. p. 28
John Davis, a famous Pirat: he landeth in Nicaragua: Pt. i. p. 111.
killeth the Centry, and entreth the City: ib. 112. spareth not the Churches:
getteth away with many Riches: is pursued by the Spaniards: but all in
vain: 113. He brought away 50000 pieces of Eight: is made Admiral
of the Pirats: and ransacketh the City of St. Augustin. 114, 115Indians of Jucatan, their Customs, and Religion. Pt. ii. p. 43
Islands de las Pertas. Pt. ii. p. 51. Their Inhabitants, and the Customs
thereof. 52. All the Indians disappear suddenly, and strangely. 54. The
Pirats were there 6 months. 55. How they got away, who remained behind.
57. Miseries they endure. 58, 59Indians of Darien, not civilized. Pt. ii. p. 56. They kill Lolonois. ib.
Island of St. Catharin. v. lit. C.
Island of Cuba. v. lit. C.
Islands de los Cayos. v. lit. C.
Islands of wild Indians. Pt. iii. p. 78. They use not the Sea, not so much
as for Fishing. 81Indians at Boca del Dragon (on Costa Rica) of prodigious strength of body:
two Examples thereof: their Arms. Pt. iii. p. 86Indians of the Bay of Blevelt, their Arrows 8 feet long, of a rare fashion,
and shape: the figure thereof: they are extream robust, and strong.
Pt. iii. p. 89, 90Indians of Cape Gracias à Dios, much civilized: Women are bought there
for any trifle: Policy, and Customs, of the Island: how Negro's came
thither: laziness of those Indians: they build neither Houses, nor Huts,
to dwell in: their Arms, Religion, Food, and Drink: their Invitations:
they worship neither God, nor the Devil: they pierce their Genitals in
complement to the Women: their Marriages: how the Women lye in: their
Burials: strange custom of the Widows, there. Pt. iii. p. 91. & seq.Island de los Pinos. Pt. 3. p. 100. Here are plenty of Wild Cows. ibid.
Many Crocodiles there: a Pirat assaulted by one. 101Island of S. John de Puerto Rico, often pillaged by the Pirats. Pt. 3. p. 107
Island de la Trinidad. vide Trinidad.
I.
KIdnappers. Part i. Page 74
Kidnappt People, how they fare in the Indies. ibid. The Miseries
they endure there. ibid.
K.
LAtanier-palme. Part i. Page 33
Lewis Scot, the first Pirat that made Land-Invasions. Pt. i. p. 110.
He sackt Campeche. ibid.Lolonois, his Origen. Pt. ii. p. 1. Is advanced to be a Captain: loseth his
Ship: escapeth by a Stratagem: retireth into the Woods: the Spaniards
believe him dead: goeth to Sea again: his Enterprize at los Cayos: his
cruelty. Pt. ii. p. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. He taketh a Ship of Maracaibo. 7.
He equippeth a Fleet, with design to land. ibid. 8. cometh to Bayala. 9.
Taketh a Spanish Ship: lading thereof. 10. He arriveth at Maracaibo,
and taketh it. 17. & seq. He cutteth a Spaniard in pieces. 21. Marcheth
to Gibraltar, and taketh it. 21. & seq. The Prisoners die for Hunger.
27. They got 260000 pieces of Eight in ready money, besides Jewels,
and Goods. 31. They set sayl for Tortuga, and soon waste all they
had gotten. 32. Lolonois maketh new Preparations against the Spaniards.
33. He taketh a great Spanish Ship. 36. His cruelty. 36. He
marcheth to San Pedro: meeteth several Ambuscades, defeateth them,
and taketh the Town. 37. & seq. He goeth to Guatimala, and thence,
to other Islands. 41. Taketh another great Ship. 48. Many of his Companions
leave him. 49. He remaineth behind: wanteth Provisions: loseth
his Ship: and intendeth to build a Boat. 51. His Misfortunes,
which preceded his death: he is torn in pieces alive. 56. As also many
of his Companions. 57Lampsins, vide Adrian.
Lesi Monsieur) surrendreth Cayana to the Dutch. Pt. 3. p. 117
Lady, vide Spanish Lady.
L.
MUlatos, what People they are. Part i. Page 28
Mestizos, what Men they are. ibid.
Mapou-tree. Pt. i. p. 38
Manzanilla, or Dwarf Apple-tree, its venomous quality. ib. 39
Mosquitos, or Maranguines. Pt. i. p. 41
Moscas de fuego, or Fire-flyes. Pt. i. p. 43
Mandioca, or Cazave. Pt. i. p. 65
Mansvelt, a famous Pirat, set foot in Granada, and penetrated to the
South-Sea: he took St. Catharin, &c. Pt. i. p. 110Michelde Basco, a Pirat, joyneth with Lolonois. Pt. ii. p. 8
Maracaibo, its situation, and description, commerce, &c. Pt. ii. p. 11, 12, 13
Merida, its situation and commerce. Pt. ii. p. 16
Mines of Gold in Costa Rica. Pt. ii. p. 50
Morgan. vide Sir Henry.
Mansvelt chuseth Morgan his Viceadmiral: setteth forth with 15 Sail,
and 500 Men: taketh St. Catharin: is desirous to keep it: returneth
to Jamaica for Recruits: which are denied. Pt. ii. p. 62, 64. he goeth
to Tortuga, for the same purpose, and dieth. 65Manentines: vide Sea-Cows.
Monkeys, how hard it is to shoot them: how they cure one another when
wounded: their apish tricks. Pt. iii. p. 87Sieur Maintenon taketh the Island de la Trinidad. Pt. iii. p. 115
M.
NEgro's, what women they love best. Part i. pag. 28
Nata, a Town on the South-Sea, designed upon. Pt. ii. p. 50, 63
Negro's, how they came among the Indians of Cape Gracias à Dios.
Pt. iii. p. 93Nicaragua (City) ransackt by John Davis. Pt. i. p. 111. & seq.
N.
MOnsieur Ogeron, Governor of Tortuga, buildeth a great ship,
with intent, to take Curasao from the Dutch. Part iii. pag. 106.
is cast away, at the Islands, called Guadanillas: they get ashore in
Boats, and are taken Prisoners by the Spaniards. Ogeron behaveth
himself, as a fool; is given out for dead, by his men; and escapeth,
by the help of a Chirurgion, into the woods: they seize a Canow, by
killing two men: he arriveth at Tortuga, and gathereth a Fleet, to
rescue his companions. The Spaniards know of these designs: the
French land at St. John de Puerto Rico: are beaten. Monsieur
Ogeron escapeth: the Spaniards cut off limbs of men, to show the
French Prisoners: they make Bonfires for joy: The Heer Binkes bringeth
away six of the Prisoners: the rest sent to work at the Havana:
by degrees, are transported into Spain: most of them meet in France:
and return unto Tortuga: they take the Island de la Trinidad, and put
it to a ransom. 106. & seq. to 115.
O.
PUnta Rica Island. Part i. pag. 7
Palmito-trees. Pt. i. p. 11
Wine. ibid.
Pueblo de Aso. Pt. i. p. 27
Palm-trees, their description, and several sorts. Pt. i. p. 31
Palm-wine. ibid. p. 34
Prickle-palm. ib. p. 33
Pintadas, or Wood-pullets. Pt. 1. p. 57
Parrots in Hispaniola. ibid. How they build their Nests. ibid.
Potato-wine. Pt. i. p. 64
Planters of Hispaniola subject to the Governors of Tortuga. Pt. i. p. 68.
they rebel. ib. p. 70. resolve to kill the Governor of Tortuga. 71.
are forced to surrender to him again. ib. 73Planters, their cruelty towards their servants. Pt. i. p. 75. they are
worser in the Caribby Islands. Pt. i. p. 77. The English sell one
another for debts. ib.Pierre le Grand his origen. Pt. i. p. 80. bold attempt of his. ibid.
Pirats their origen at Tortuga. Pt. i. p. 83. they take many boats. ibid.
and increase in number. ib. 84. how they arm their boats. 85. their
ordinary food, and allowance to every one. 85, 86. Articles they agree
upon among themselves. 86. they are very faithful to each other. 88.
where they recruit themselves at Sea. 89. Places, where they cruise. 92.
they will spend 2000 pieces of Eight in a night. 106Pierre Francois, a famous Pirat. Pt. i. p. 92. He taketh the Viceadmiral
of the Pearl Fleet. 92. is retaken. 95Pirats begin to make land-invasions. Pt. i. p. 110
Piraguas, what sort of shipping. Pt. ii. p. 16
Priests-tobacco so called. ibid.
Pitch, or Bitumen, in huge quantities. Pt. ii. p. 42. the Author's opinion
thereof. ibid.Puerto del Principe, a rich Town, taken, and ransackt, by Morgan. Pt. ii.
p. 83. resistance they made. 82. the Town put to ransom. 84. 50000
pieces of Eight robbed there. 88Puerto Velo, its description, strength, situation, unhealthiness, and other
qualities. Pt. ii. p. 91. Expedition thereof performed by Morgan. 90.
& seq. brave, and obstinate, defence of the Governor. ibid. Debauchery,
and Cruelty, of the Pirats, there. 99. Religious men, and women,
forced to fix the ladders against the walls of the Castle: many of them
slain. 96Panama, its situation, description, &c. is taken, and burnt by Captain
Morgan: it contained 7000 houses, all of Cedar: house of the Genoises
there: its Monasteries, Warehouses, &c. Pt. iii. p. 54. & seq.Porcupines of prodigious, and monstrous, bigness. Pt. iii. p. 87
Pheasants, called by the Spaniards Faysanes. ib.
Pirats of Jamaica retire unto Tortuga, and join with the French. Pt. iii.
p. 104. some of them hanged by the new Governor of Jamaica. ib.
P.
ROjados, or Calarodes. Part i. pag. 42
Roche Brasiliano, a famous Pirat, his origen. Pt. i. p. 102. is
chosen Captain, and taketh a great ship. ib. 103. he loseth his ship,
and escapeth in a Canow. 104. is pursued by the Spaniards; yet,
putteth them to flight. 104, 105. he taketh a Fleet of Canows, and
a Boat of War. Also, a Ship from New Spain. 106. he goeth to
Sea again. 108. is made Prisoner with all his men. ibid. is set at liberty,
and sent into Spain. 109Rubia (Island) its situation, and commerce. Pt. ii. p. 113. Spiders
of this place very pernicious. ib. strange cure of their venom. ib.River of Zuera, nigh Cartagena. Pt. iii. p. 86
R.
SPaniards, what Women they love best in America. Part i. p. 28
Snakes, or Serpents, of Hispaniola. Pt. i. p. 43. how useful in
houses there. ibid.Spiders very hideous in Hispaniola. Pt. i. p. 44. pernicious at the
Isle of Rubia. Pt. ii. p. 113Scorpions, not venomous, there. ib. 45
Scolopendria's, or Millepedes, there. ib.
Le Sieur Simon made Governor of St. Catharin, by Mansvelt. Pt. ii.
p. 63. He putteth the said Island in good posture. 64. is impatient, to
hear from Mansvelt. 65. surrendreth the Island unto the Spaniards:
betrayeth an English Ship unto them. 66Sea-Cows, their description, nature, and qualities. How they take them
Pt. iii. p. 82. & seq.Spanish Lady, her singular constancy, and chastity. Pt. iii. p. 64
Ship (French) seized by Morgan. Pt. ii. p. 105
Ship (English) blown up with 350 men. ib. 107
S.
TOrtuga, its description. Part i. pag. 8
— is possessed by the French, lost, and retaken. Pt. i. p. 14. &
seq. is possessed by the West-India Company. ib. p. 20. they quit it
again. ibid.Town of Aso. Pt. i. p. 27
—St. John of Goave. ib. p. 28
Tortoises of Land. Pt. 1. p. 44. of the Sea. ib. p. 27
Tobacco, how it is planted. Pt. i. p. 67. property of this plant. ibid.
68.Tortoises, four several sorts described. Pt. i. p. 89. their eggs. 90
where they lay them. ibid. the manner of fishing them. 91San Tiago of Cuba, its jurisdiction: commerce: is taken by the Pirats.
Pt. ii. p. 78Trinidad (Island) taken by the Pirats of Tortuga, and put to a ransom.
Pt. iii. p. 115Tabago (Island) made a Colony by the Prince of Curland. Pt. iii. p.
116. possessed by Adrian, and Cornelius, Lampsins, in ann. 1654.
for the Dutch. ibid.
T.
VEraguas, a Town in Costa Rica, pillaged by the Bucaniers. Part
ii. pag. 50Villa de los Cayos, a considerable Town of Cuba sackt. Pt. iii. p. 104
V.
WIld Boars preserved. Part i. pag. 11
Wild Pigeons. Pt. i. p. 12
—their bitterness at a certain season. ib. p. 13
West-India Company, of France, possesseth Tortuga. ib. p. 20. quitteth
it again. ib.Wild Dogs of Hispaniola. Pt. i. p. 50. a notable History of these. ib.
51. persecution of them in Tortuga. ib. 52Wild Horses in Hispaniola. Pt. i. p. 55
Wild Bulls, and Cows. ib. p. 56
Wood-pullets, or Pintadas. Pt. i. p. 57
Wild Indians, nigh Maracaibo, dwell upon Trees. Pt. ii. p. 14. Others,
in little Islands, at Boca del Toro. Pt. 3. p. 78
W.
YEllow Saunder is called Candle-wood. Part i. pag. 10
Ycao-tree. ib. 40
Z.
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