AN HISTORICAL, GEOGRAPHICAL, 

AND PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW OF THE CHINESE EMPIRE

N.D. Circa 1795; William Winterbotham; Stated 2nd Edition (1st Edition, 2nd Printing); Rebound Cloth; Illustrated; London, J. Ridgway, W. Button; 8/435/114 Pages; w5.4"xh8.6"; Very Rare!

ATTRIBUTES:

  • Simple black cloth with gold labeling/trim to spine, with one lovely gatefold map, another gatefold plate, with a handful of other plates with numerous smaller illustrations to each, and a Great Read; 2 Vol. Set came out in 1796, so assume this is before that, 1st was 1795, possibly the same year!

SUMMARY:

  • Rev. William Winterbotham (15 December 1763 – 31 March 1829) was a British Baptist minister and a political prisoner.

  • GENERAL HISTORY, GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CHINESE EMPIRE, OF CHINESE TARTARY, STATES TRIBUTARY TO CHINA, NATURAL HISTORY, POPULATION/GOVERNMENT, RELIGION, MANNERS/CUSTOMS, LITERATURE/ARTS/SCIENCES, ACCOUNT OF THE EMBASSY, ETC.!

  • An historical, geographical, and philosophical view of the Chinese empire; comprehending a description of the fifteen provinces of China, Chinese Tartary, tsibutary states; natural History of China; government, religion, laws, manners and customs, literature, arts, sciences, manufactures, &c. By W. Winterbotham. To which is added, a copious account of Lord Macartney's embassy, compiled from original communications
CONDITION:
  • Fair/Good.

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