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BNL.712.003
10-17 Nov 1712:11,12 (448)
Paris, November 30, 1711. They talk very much here of the
discovery of a new country in America, which they say,
exceeds in riches the Peru and Mexico, and two persons
lately arrived at Brest have given an account of it, of
which our Mercure Galant has publish'd the following
abstract.
. . . [Going from French Canada through Illinois and onto
the Mississippi -- 3d para.:]
Their King is called Agauzan, which signifies in their
language, the Great King; and, tho' he is at war with no
body he keeps a standing army of 100000 men. Their trumpets
are of gold, and strait, and the sound the same in a
disagreeable manner. Their drums are large kettles of gold,
covered with hart-skins, and so large, that they must be
carry'd by oxen. These troops exercise once a week in the
King's presence. . . [5th para.:]
Poligamy is in use amongst them, and they shew little
concern for the conduct of their daughters. They love
rejoycing and dancing, and are great eaters. . . [3 paras.]
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