Relations of the most famous kingdomes and common-wealths thorowout the world discoursing of their situations, religions, languages, manners, customes, strengths, greatnesse, and policies. Translated out of the best Italian impression of Boterus. And since the last edition by R.I. now once againe inlarged according to moderne observation; with addition of new estates and countries. Wherein many of the oversights both of the author and translator, are amended. And unto which, a mappe of the whole world, with a table of the countries, are now newly added.

Guiana.

GViana is situated beyond the Mountaines of Peru, and betweene the two mighty Rivers, Amazone and Orenoquae, directly under the Aequinoctiall. The Aire is de∣licate, and the soile fruitfull; but (by reason of the Raines and Rivers) so subject to inundations, that the people are ••aine to dwell in Arbors made like Birds-nests in the tops of Trees. It is so firmely beleeved to bee rich in gold Mines, that not onely Sir Walter Raleigh went thither once or twice, but there is a new Colony and plantation of English this last yeare sent to live there, at the charges of many wise and valiant Gentlemen of our Nation. The Planters sustaine

themselves by what God and Nature affords them for their labour upon the place. Though Gold be the chiefe of their errand, yet they purpose to fortifie and secure the place against the Spaniards, before they will discover or open any Mine. Our Nation hath hitherto lived quietly, and beloved of the Caribes (which be the ancient native people) the way to winne and keepe in with whom, being to make much of their little children. This Plantation, if it pleases God to prosper, we may in time heare more of the commendations of Guiana.