Record #:

22463

Author(s):

Ashe, S.A.

Abstract:

This article explores the possibility that 17th century German explorer John Lederer, reached Bertie County, North Carolina during his 1670 expedition into the Piedmont of North Carolina. Using prior analysis of Lederer's expedition as well as historical documentation, the author approximates the route and extent of the expedition.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 15 Issue 1, July 1915, p33-38

Subject(s):

Bertie County--History; Explorers