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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
by LeCOMTE, Louis
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
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1699 CHINA Memoirs of Le Comte Chinese Rites Confucius Mandarin Mathematics
The history of China has always been one of the most popular discussions of western culture and was a regular occurring topic of authors from the 16th- 18th-centuries. One of the most important examples of Chinese history was written by Louis Le Comte, a French Jesuit who wrote this work on his mission to China in 1688. This work, 'Memoirs and Observations', created a huge debate within the Chinese Rites Controversy.
This work covers various Chinese empires and kingdoms including the K'ang His and Kangxi, Chinese astrology and star gazing, Zodiac and mythology, Chinese boats, Mandarin costumes, mechanical inventions, and establishment of Christianity in China.
While these contents are important, the most desirable aspect of this book is the section devoted to Confucius and his teaching. A highly desirable work with fascinating contents that includes full-page and folding engravings!
Item number: #19473
Price: $950
LeCOMTE, Louis
Memoirs and observations topographical, physical, mathematical, mechanical, natural, civil, and ecclesiastical made in a late journey through the empire of China
London : Printed for Benjamin Tooke ..., 1699.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [20], 517, [11]
o 4 copper engravings, folding table
Wanting map
· References: Cordier 39; Goldsmiths'-Kress 3571.2
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~8in X 4.75in (20cm x 12cm)
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Memoirs and observations topographical, physical, mathematical, mechanical, natural, civil, and ecclesiastical made in a late journey through the empire of China
- Author
- LeCOMTE, Louis
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for Benjamin Tooke
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1699
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1699 CHINA Memoirs of Le Comte Chinese Rites Confucius Mandarin Mathematics rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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