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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.

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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.
Author
Winterbotham, William, 1763-1829.
Publication
London, Printed for the editor; J. Ridgeway [etc.] 1795.

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5 p. L., 435, 114 p. 6 pl. (1 fold.) map.; 21 1/2cm.
Subject
  • Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806
  • China > Description and travel
Note
  • "Narrative of the embassy to China": 114 p. at end.
Call Number
BEC (Winterbotham, W. Historical, geographical and philosophical view of the Chinese Empire)
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  • 21938967
  • 23622796
Author
Winterbotham, William, 1763-1829.
Title
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.
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London, Printed for the editor; J. Ridgeway [etc.] 1795.
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