46 Here is the first mention of white men towards 1170 by the computation of generations: whether they were Eric or Madoc, or both, will be enquired hereafter.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
This relates to the bishop Eric who went to convert the Americans between 1120 and 1160, rather than Madoc or a warlike band.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
Among his most noted poetical works are "Joan of Arc," "Thalaba the Destroyer," "Madoc," "Roderick," and the "Curse of Kehama," 1. It was a summer evening, Old Kaspar's work was done, And he, before his cottage door, Was sitting in the sun; And by him sported on the green, His little grandchild Wilhelmine.
"McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader"
William Holmes McGuffey