general description of China
Subtitle: 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. Illus. by a new and correct map of China, and other copper-plates.
Contributors: Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress)
Edition: 2d ed. ... Tr. from the French of Abbe Grosier.
Publisher: G.G. and J. Robinson
Published: 1795
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: China -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Genres: Early works to 1800.