A general description of China : containing the topography of the fifteen provinces which compose this vast empire, that of Tartary, the isles, and other tributary countries : the number and situation of its cities, the state of its population, the natural history of its animals, vegetables and minerals : together with the latest accounts that have reached Europe of the government, religion, manners, customs, arts and sciences of the Chinese : illustrated by a new and correct map of China, and other copper plates / translated from the French of Abbé Grosier.
| Author/creator | Grosier, J.-B. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : G.G.J. and J. Robinson, 1788. |
| Description | 2 volumes : illustrations (1 folded), 1 folded color map ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Connect to this resource online via the Internet Archive (v.1) |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Vol. 1: Description of the fifteen provinces of China -- Chinese Tartary -- States tributary to China -- Natural history of China -- vol. 2: Chinese government -- Religion of the Chinese -- Manners & customs -- Literature, arts and sciences of the Chinese. |
| Local note | Joyner Rare volumes 1 and 2 autographed J. Whatman on title page. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain |
| Other forms | Also issued online. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare volumes 1 and 2 Gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024 |
| Language | In English; translated from French. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Grosier, J.-B. (Jean-Baptiste), 1743-1823. General description of China. London : G.G.J. and J. Robinson, 1788 |
| LCCN | 05009334 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | DS708 .G883 1788 V. 1 | ✔ Available | Request Material |
| Joyner | Rare Collection | DS708 .G883 1788 V. 2 | ✔ Available | Request Material |