1749 Voyages in CHINA 1ed Nieuhof Pagoda IDOLS Illustrated MAPS Korea Chinese

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The ‘General History of Voyages’ by abbe Prevost is one of the largest and most impressive collections of stories of expeditions and world exploration printed in Europe during the 18th-century.

 

This four-volume set covers descriptions of voyages in China and is illustrated with full-page engravings and folding views. Illustrations and topics covered in this tome include:

  • The Grand Imperial Chinese Throne, known as the Dragon Throne
  • Voyages of Johan Nieuhof in China
    • visits to Chinese temples
    • views of Chinese religious architecture
    • Quangguamiau pagoda
    • Chinese idol worship
    • Visits with Chinese monks and priests
  • Chinese slaves
  • Chinese pagodas and statues
    • Temples and religious rituals
  • Chinese torture practices and prisons
  • Isle of Cheu-Chan
  • Ville de Hang-Tcheu-Fou
  • Bay of Hocsieu
  • Isles of the River Canton (Pearl River)
  • Province of Chensi

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1749 Voyages in CHINA 1ed Nieuhof Pagoda IDOLS Illustrated MAPS Korea Chinese

 

The ‘General History of Voyages’ by abbe Prevost is one of the largest and most impressive collections of stories of expeditions and world exploration printed in Europe during the 18th-century.

 

This four-volume set covers descriptions of voyages in China and is illustrated with full-page engravings and folding views. Illustrations and topics covered in this tome include:

  • The Grand Imperial Chinese Throne, known as the Dragon Throne
  • Voyages of Johan Nieuhof in China
    • visits to Chinese temples
    • views of Chinese religious architecture
    • Quangguamiau pagoda
    • Chinese idol worship
    • Visits with Chinese monks and priests
  • Chinese slaves
  • Chinese pagodas and statues
    • Temples and religious rituals
  • Chinese torture practices and prisons
  • Isle of Cheu-Chan
  • Ville de Hang-Tcheu-Fou
  • Bay of Hocsieu
  • Isles of the River Canton (Pearl River)
  • Province of Chensi

 

Item number: #24666

Price: $995

 

PREVOST, abbe

 

Histoire Generale Des Voyages, Ou Nouvelle Collection De Toutes Les Relations De Voyages Par Mer Et Par Terre : Qui ont été publiées jusqu’à présent dans les différentes Langues de toutes les Nations connues: Contenant Ce Qu’Il Y A De Plus Remarquable … Dans Les Pays Ou Les Voyageurs Ont Penetré, …

 

Paris: chez la veuve Didot, 1749. First edition.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • 21 – [4], 426
    • 22 – [4], 472
    • 23 – [4], 404
    • 24 – [4], 458, [2]
    • 48 engravings and maps throughout (26 folding)
  • Language: French
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)

 

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24666

Categories

Asia, Africa, & Middle Eastern

Voyages & Exploration & Maps

Authors

PREVOST, abbe

Printing Date

18th Century

Language

French

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete

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