1780 VOYAGES Explorers India Shah Jahan Mughal Empire
1780 VOYAGES Explorers India Shah Jahan Mughal Empire Illustrated Fakirs
The best book of its kind!
A rare book La Harpe’s ‘General History of Voyages’! This extensive work was begun by La Harpe, and, after the first 21 volumes, was completed by several other historians. Not only does this work describe the geography of specific voyages, but it covers the sciences, commerce, religion, and customs of people groups from Africa, Asia, Americas, and Pacific Islands.
According to Sabin, La Harpe’s ‘Voyages’ is
“a work that has met with greater success than any other of the same kind; the fidelity of the narration, the striking details of adventures, and the lively pictures of manners, etc., it presents, will always give it a peculiar and lasting merit. Contains all the early voyages of America.”
This volume includes some of the most popular voyages of the 18th-century. It is illustrated with folding plates of important scenes from these expeditions including
Princess du Nabab, Mother of Arcot
Different kinds of fakirs
Shah Jahan – Mughal Emperor of India
Princess Jahanara Begum Sahib, daughter of Shah Jahan
Court of Great Mogul (foldout)
Roshanara Begum – Princess of the Mughal Empire, second daughter of Shah Jahan
Item number: #6836
Price: $399
La HARPE, Jean-François
Abrégé de l'histoire générale des voyages.
A Paris : Hôtel de Thou, 1780.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[4], 674, [2]
6 engraved plates
References: Brunet III, 771; Sabin 38632
Provenance: Armorial Bookplate
William Haggerston Constable, Esq.
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)
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1780 VOYAGES Explorers India Shah Jahan Mughal Empire Illustrated Fakirs
The best book of its kind!
A rare book La Harpe’s ‘General History of Voyages’! This extensive work was begun by La Harpe, and, after the first 21 volumes, was completed by several other historians. Not only does this work describe the geography of specific voyages, but it covers the sciences, commerce, religion, and customs of people groups from Africa, Asia, Americas, and Pacific Islands.
According to Sabin, La Harpe’s ‘Voyages’ is
“a work that has met with greater success than any other of the same kind; the fidelity of the narration, the striking details of adventures, and the lively pictures of manners, etc., it presents, will always give it a peculiar and lasting merit. Contains all the early voyages of America.”
This volume includes some of the most popular voyages of the 18th-century. It is illustrated with folding plates of important scenes from these expeditions including
Princess du Nabab, Mother of Arcot
Different kinds of fakirs
Shah Jahan – Mughal Emperor of India
Princess Jahanara Begum Sahib, daughter of Shah Jahan
Court of Great Mogul (foldout)
Roshanara Begum – Princess of the Mughal Empire, second daughter of Shah Jahan
Item number: #6836
Price: $399
La HARPE, Jean-François
Abrégé de l'histoire générale des voyages.
A Paris : Hôtel de Thou, 1780.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[4], 674, [2]
6 engraved plates
References: Brunet III, 771; Sabin 38632
Provenance: Armorial Bookplate
William Haggerston Constable, Esq.
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
6836
Condition Report: Excellent.