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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Author / Creator:Le Comte, Louis, 1655-1728
Imprint:London, B. Tooke [etc.] 1697.
Description:12 p.., 527 p. 3 pl. (part fold.) 20 cm.
Language:English
French
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3461806

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