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Le Comte, Louis, 1655-1728 |
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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 |
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London : Benj. Tooke ... and Sam Buckley ... |
| Description |
Clark Library copy: front. (port.), plates (part fold.), table; bound in old sprinkled calf, rebacked; armorial bookplate of Lord Lilford; bookplate of Library Lilford Subjects: Jesuits; Missions -- China; China -- Description and travel Early works to 1800 |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 1697 |
| Current location |
IA Collections: cdl; gross; americana; university_of_california_libraries |
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memoirsobservati00leco |
| Authority file | OCLC: 1048790084 |
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This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or fewer. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929. |
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