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Some account of the public life, and a selection from the unpublished writings, of the Earl of Macartney, the latter consisting of extracts from an account of the Russian empire... and a journal of an embassy from the king of Great Britain to the emperor of China. by Barrow, John, Sir - 1807
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Some account of the public life, and a selection from the unpublished writings, of the Earl of Macartney, the latter consisting of extracts from an account of the Russian empire... and a journal of an embassy from the king of Great Britain to the emperor of China.
by Barrow, John, Sir
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London: T. Cadell & W. Davies, 1807. First edition. Two volumes, 4to (27.5 x 22 cm), pp.xii, 608; [iv], 531, [1, blank]; portrait frontispiece. A very good set bound in contemporary calf, neatly rebacked. All edges speckled blue. Endpapers renewed. Title of second volume spotted, otherwise clean and crisp. An account of Lord Macartney (1737-1806), compiled by John Barrow, who served as comptroller of Macartney's household during his embassy to China from 1792 to 1794, and remained with him thereafter. Barrow edited and published a number of extracts from Macartney's diaries in this work, the first appearance in print of those kept in China. Most of the second volume describes the Chinese embassy in detail, and the accompanying appendices include notes on commerce, printing, ranks, and court dress. The first includes accounts of Russia, Ireland, Grenada, Madras, Bengal, and South Africa. rye jan Cordier BS 2391; Löwendahl 735; Lust 501; Morrison I, p.43
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Some Account Of The Public Life, And A Selection From The Unpublished Writings, Of The Earl Of Macartney: Extracts From An Account Of The Russian ... Of An Embassy From The King Of Great..
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Paperback / softback. New. The British statesman George Macartney (1737-1806) had a long and distinguished career, holding posts including the governorships of Grenada and Madras. He also undertook high-profile diplomatic missions to Russia and China. This two-volume 1807 biography was based on official records and Macartney's own writings.
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Paperback / softback. New. The British statesman George Macartney (1737-1806) had a long and distinguished career, holding posts including the governorships of Grenada and Madras. He also undertook high-profile diplomatic missions to Russia and China. This two-volume 1807 biography was based on official records and Macartney's own writings.
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