Memoirs and observations topographical, physical, mathematical, mechanical, natural, civil, and ecclesiastical: Made in a late journey through the Empire of China, and published in several letters. Particularly upon the Chinese pottery and varnishing; the silk and other manufactures; the pearl fishing; the history of plants and animals. Description of their cities and publick works; number of people, their language, manners and commerce; their habits, oeconomy, and government. The philosophy of Confucius. The state of Christianity, with many other curious and useful remarks

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Main Author: Le Comte, Louis 1655-1728 (Author)
Corporate Author: University of California Libraries (Contributor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: London Benj. Tooke . . . and Sam Buckley . . . . 1697
In:Year: 1697
Further subjects:B Jesuits Early works to 1800 Missions
B China Early works to 1800 Description and travel
B History
B Missions Early works to 1800 (China)
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Item Description:First ed. in English. - Printed marginal notes