China illustrata : with sacred and secular monuments, various spectacles of nature and art and other memorabilia / Athanasius Kircher ; translated from the Latin by Charles D. Van Tuyl.

Author/creator Kircher, Athanasius
Other author Van Tuyl, Charles D.
Format Book
Publication InfoBloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Research Institute for Inner Asian Studies, 1987.
Descriptioniv, 228 pages 1 unnumbered folded leaf : illustrations, 1 folded map, facsimiles ; 29 cm.
Subjects
China--Description and travel. --Early works to 1800.

Uniform titleChina monumentis qua sacris qua profanis. English
SeriesOriental series / Indiana University Research Institute for Inner Asian Studies ; v. 6
Oriental series (Bloomington, Ind.) ; v. 6. ^A1485750
Contents Explanation of the Sino-Syrian monument -- Various journeys undertaken in China -- The idolatry which came from the West, first to Persia and India, then later spread to Tartary, China, and Japan -- China illustrated with miracles of nature and art -- The architecture and certain mechanical arts of the Chinese -- Concerning Chinese literature.
General noteTranslation of: China monumentis qua sacris qua profanis.
General noteReprint. Originally published: Amstelodami : Apud Jacobum a Meurs, 1667.
General noteIncludes facsimile reproduction of t.p. from original 1667 edition.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 226-228).
Digital Bookplate Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy Gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024
Issued in other formOnline version: Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680. China monumentis qua sacris qua profanis ... English. China illustrata. Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Research Institute for Inner Asian Studies, 1987
Genre/formEarly works.
LCCN 87061692
ISBN0933070209
ISBN9780933070202

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