Memoirs and Observations Topographical, Physical, Mathematical, Mechanical, Natural, Civil and Ecclesiastical. Made in late Journey Through the Empire of China, And Published in several Letters
London: Benjamin Took, 1699.
8vo. 517pp. with marble boards, spine re-backed, corners bumped with repairs. Frontispiece [missing], title page, introduction to English translation 14pp, author's preface 4pp, beautiful folding map, 2 folding plates, 1 single page plate of a tree, a folding table and an illustration in the text p. 349, index 10 pp. Cat book plate, ink signature. Stains and foxing but otherwise in good condition. 3rd edition, London: 1699.
First published in French in 1696. Louis le Comte was Jesuit mathematician, sent to China by Louis XIV. After his recall to Paris, he published an account of his experience in the form of 8 letters. Folding map 'A Map of the XV Provinces and CLV Capital Cities in ye Empire of China, The Christian Churches and Residences of Jesuits are thus Marked...' shows part of the Philippines, Korea as an island and notes the Great Wall of China keeps out the 'Tartars'.
Language: English
Price: $850.00
Item #310032