1749 Voyages in CHINA Johan Nieuhof Quanguamiau Pagoda

1749 Voyages in CHINA Johan Nieuhof Quanguamiau Pagoda IDOLS Illustrated Prevost

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 22nd volume covers descriptions of voyages in China. This tome is illustrated with 22 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

Chinese slaves

Item number: #16648

Price: $599

PREVOST, abbe

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

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

[4], 472

22 full-page and folding engravings

Language: French

Binding: Leather; tight and secure

Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10.5cm)

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Condition Report: Excellent