The book was well received by the royal society which encouraged josselyn to write his second book an account of the voyages to new england in 1674. Publication date 1865 topics indians of north america publisher boston. An account of two voyages to newengland made during the. Provisions list from an account of two voyages to newengland provisions list from an account of two voyages to newengland by john josselyn. John josselyn, an englishman of noble birth, turned his voyages to new england into a bestselling book called new englands rarities discovered in birds, beasts, fishes, serpents and plants of that country. Apr 01, 1988 john josselyn, colonial traveler book. This is a delicious recipe for squash or pumpkin, known as pompions to english people in the 17th century as were all squash it is inspired by one of the earliest written recipes from new england, from a book written by john josselyn, a traveler to new england in the 1600s john josselyn, two voyages to new england john josselyn called this. A gem of a book, compact, a scholarly presentation, a delight to read.
Returning to england in 1671, josselyn published new englands rarities, discovered in birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, and plants of that country the book included a picture of boston in 1663. I am not so fortunate as to possess an original copy. The common proportion of victuals for the sea to a mess, being 4 men, is as followeth. Yet his books give some of the earliest and most complete information on. In 1638 he visited new england for fifteen months and returned again twentyfour years later in 1663. An account of two voyages to newengland 1674 edition. When new england was new smithsonian libraries unbound. Josselyns observations are based on a residence in new england in 163839 and 166371, and his work is among the earliest on the natural history of the region. This is a delicious recipe for squash or pumpkin, known as pompions to english people in the 17th century as were all squash it is inspired by one of the earliest written recipes from new england, from a book written by john josselyn, a traveler to new england in the 1600s john josselyn, two voyages to new england john josselyn called this recipe a standing dish. An account of two voyages to newengland, made during the years 1638, 1663. Josselyn, john 16301675 people and organisations trove.
Afterwards he wrote two books on his experiences, new england rarities 1671 and an account of two voyages 1674. A critical edition of two voyages to newengland hardcover 1 may 1988 by john josselyn author, paul j. Its contained in the book two voyages to new england, written by john josselyn, who traveled to. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or. Apr 28, 2012 john josselyn, an englishman of noble birth, turned his voyages to new england into a bestselling book called new englands rarities discovered in birds, beasts, fishes, serpents and plants of that country. It is from an old print entitled, two voyages to new england, made during the years 163863, by john josselyn, gent. Page 36 from this rocky hill you may fee the whole country round about. Yet his books give some of the earliest and most complete. The book was reprinted by the massachusetts historical society in 1834 in their collections 3rd ser. He traveled to new england for the first time in 1638, for more than a year. A new edition of an unusual description of 17thcentury n. John josselyn, colonial traveler a critical edition of two voyages to newengland.
Early english books online text creation partnership. An account of two voyages to newengland internet archive. John josselyn first visited new england in 1638 and stayed a year. Josselyn s observations are based on a residence in new england in 163839 and 166371, and his work is among the earliest on the natural history of the region. Apr 05, 20 the book was reprinted by the massachusetts historical society in 1834 in their collections 3rd ser. He is considered gullible since some of his descriptions border on the fantastic, but he does give interesting. Jul 09, 2018 john josselyn first visited new england in 1638 and stayed a year. Colonial sense is transcribing the journal from the original printing. An account of two voyages to newengland john josselyn.
Account of two voyages to newengland first edition john. He kept a journal of each trip, and these journals were. An account of two voyages to newengland wherein you have the setting out of. Oct 23, 2012 provisions list from an account of two voyages to newengland by john josselyn 2d edition, london, 1675 the common pr. We know little about him, but surely he was from a welloff family because he had received a good education and he could pay for the expensive voyages to america. Josselyns first trip to america in 1638 lasted but fifteen months. It is one of the earliest written recipes from new england, from a book written by john josselyn, a traveler to new england in the 1600s. May 06, 2011 it is from an old print entitled, two voyages to new england, made during the years 163863, by john josselyn, gent.
Josselyn, john dnb00 wikisource, the free online library. Account of two voyages to newengland john josselyn. A critical edition of two voyages to newengland by john. Based on joseph sabins famed bibliography, bibliotheca americana, sabin americana, 15001926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the americas, from the time of. Massachusetts society of mayflower descendants, 1906.
The paperback of the john josselyn, colonial traveler by john. T the earliest mention of the wild pigeon i have been able to find is the following, taken from forest and stream, to which it was contributed by f. Lindholdt author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Made during the years 1638, 1663 classic reprint john josselyn on. The herbalists call them kidneybeans, from their shape and effects. John josselyn an account of two voyages to newengland 1865. Wherein you have the setting out of a ship, with the charges, the prices of all necessaries for furnishing a planter and his family at his first coming. His followup, an account of two voyages to new england, was less popular. The country beyond thefe hills, northward is daunting terrible, being full of rocky hills, as thick as molehills in a. The passenger pigeonchapter xix wikisource, the free. When new england was new biodiversity heritage library.
Ty book ti an account of two voyages to newengland. An account of two voyages to newengland wherein you have the setting out of a ship, with the charges. John josselyn was an english colonist who made two voyages to the new world, in 1638 and 1663. Jul 29, 2012 an account of two voyages to newengland wherein you have the setting out of a ship, with the charges. Forgotten books uses stateoftheart technology to digitally reconstruct the work.
Josselyn soon expanded newenglands rarities with an account of two voyages to new england in 1674 bhl copy digitized from the smithsonian libraries. Josselyn, two voyages to newengland 1638 0000 reference url share. Newenglands rarities discovered in birds, beasts, fishes. An account of two voyages to newengland wherein you have the. Although the book was dedicated to the royal society, it was not well received by the royal society. A critical edition of two voyages to new england hanover, 1988, 24.
John josselyn called this recipe a standing dish suggesting that this sort of pumpkin dish was eaten everyday or even at every meal. They are variegated much, some being bigger, a great deal, than others. Department of agriculture, national agricultural library. Some additional matter concerning the genealogy of the josselyn family may be found contained in the preface of the two voyages to new england in i638 and i663, by john josselyn, published in uniform style with the present work. Condition good isbn 10 0874514282 isbn 9780874514285 seller. Publication date 1865 topics indians of north america. The dedication in this edition is loftier and more ambitious. A 17thcentury recipe for pumpkin, one of the earliest known recipes from new england.
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