James Stuart was a Scottish author and travel writer in the early 19th century. This book details his experiences traveling through North America for three years, including his observations of the culture, politics, and geography of the region. The book also includes extensive illustrations and maps, providing a vivid picture of life in North America at the time.
James Stuart recounts his observations and experiences during his travels in North America for three years. He provides a detailed account of the geography, flora and fauna, people, and cultural practices he encountered. This book is a fascinating glimpse into life on the continent in the early 19th century.
James Stuart---King James VI of Scotland---wrote Basilikon Doron (``Kingly Gift'') for his then six-year-old son, Henry. The book was meant to distill all of James' knowledge about king-craft, both practical and theoretical, into a brief primer. In 1599 James had seven copies printed, which he entrusted to reliable servants to be given to Henry when he was old enough, even if James did not survive so long---a reasonable precaution, given the short average lifespans of Elizabethan men, particularly those involved in politics. Unfortunately the originally intended audience, Prince Henry, died in 1616, before he could inherit his father's thrones or read the book. Generations of other readers, however, have enjoyed this fascinating glimpse into the mind of an often misunderstood monarch. This edition features modernized spelling and adds copious front-matter and notes, including translations of all non-English words and quotations. Print editions include a full index.