From Paris to Pekin over Siberian snows : a narrative of a journey by sledge over the snows of European Russia and Siberia, by caravan through Mongolia, across the Gobi Desert and the Great Wall, and by mule palanquin through China to Pekin / by Victor Meignan ; edited from the French by William Conn, with supplementary notes not contained in the original edition ; with numerous illustrations from sketches by the author and others.
| Author/creator | Meignan, Victor |
| Other author | Conn, William, translator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : W.S. Sonnenschein, 1885. |
| Description | xix, 428 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates (1 folded) : illustrations, 1 color map ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | De Paris à Pékin par terre. English |
| Local note | Joyner Rare copy has King's College logo on front cover and bookplate from King's College on front free endpaper awarding the book to Class III student P. Cole in 1889. The King's College being referred to here appears to be a school in Melbourne, Australia which is now defunct. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy Gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024 |
| Binding note | Original blue cloth, gilt and red illustrations and lettering to upper cover and spine. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Meignan, Victor. De Paris à Pékin par terre. English. From Paris to Pekin over Siberian snows. London : W.S. Sonnenschein, 1885 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | DK854 .M44 1885 | ✔ Available | Request Material |