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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
Standardized title: Nouveaux mémoires sur l'état présent de la Chine.
Author | Le Comte, Louis, 1655–1728 |
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Date | 1697 |
Format | Book |
Description | 586 pages |
Language | English |
Publisher | London: Benj. Tooke ... and Sam Buckley ... |
Subject | History |
Topics | Jesuits — Missions — Early works to 1800 |
Contributor | University of California Libraries |
Rights | No Known CopyrightDigitized collections are made accessible for purposes of education and research. More... |