Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Anonymous	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Notes on Mexican Antiquities
	Dates:	1785-1806
	Abstract:	Compiled by an anonymous traveler to Mexico sometime in the 19th century, this large volume contains hundreds of extremely intricate pencil and watercolor sketches of Mexican artifacts and sites that were seen during an expedition to Mexico. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.913.72.N84
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| International Travel \| Literature, Arts, and Culture
	Genre:	Art \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Indians of Mexico \| Mixtec Indians

2	Author:	Benbow, John, Jr.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	The Bee Book
	Dates:	1846-1854
	Abstract:	The "Bee Book" is a small, pocket-sized notebook kept by John Benbow, an amateur beekeeper. The journal is handwritten and has extensive and detailed sketches of beehives and beekeeping. The 250 page volume details beekeeping practices, customs, and stories. It contains a log of Benbow's practice from 1846-1854. The book is intended to be not only a guide to beekeeping, but also a source of entertainment and is filled with amusing anecdotes and sketches. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.630.4.B43
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Beyond Early America
	Genre:	Art \| Diaries \| Manuscript Essays \| Sketchbooks
	Subjects:	Bee culture -- Great Britain

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