Title:
Breve noticia ò apuntes de los usos y constumbres [sic] de los habitantes del Ysthmo de Panamá, y de sus producciones para
la expedicion de las Corvetas alreedor del Mundo ..., [ca. 1792?]
Creator/Contributor:
Franco, Juan., creator
Abstract:
Notes on the indigenous inhabitants of Panama, particularly Panama City and neighboring regions, with material on local flora
and fauna, mineral curiosities, and a special section on fruits. Follwed by a 76-page Spanish-Indian vocabulary of Durasque
and three Guaymi dialects, which was begun by the priest Franco at the request of the naturalist, Antonio Pineda, before the
death of the latter in 1792, and probably completed shortly thereafter.
Date:
1792 (issued)
Subject:
Indians of Central America -- Panama
Indians of Central America -- Languages
Panama
Note:
Also available on microfilm.
From the Alphonse L. Pinart Collection.
Type:
Glossaries.
Physical Description:
375 p. ; 30 cm.
partial microfilm reel (192 exposures) : negative (Rich. 403:8) and positive.
Language:
Spanish
nai
Identifier:
BANC MSS M-M 451
Origin:
Mexico