An historical and descriptive account of China :

its ancient and modern history, language, literature, religion, government, industry, manners, and social state; intercourse with Europe from the earliest ages; missions and embassies to the imperial court; British and foreign commerce; directions to navigators; state of mathematics and astronomy; survey of its geography, geology, botany, and zoology /
by Hugh Murray ... [et al.] ; with a map, and thirty-six engravings by Jackson.
Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Murray, Hugh, 1779-1846.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: Edinburgh : Oliver & Boyd, 1836.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Notes:Includes index.

Physical description: 3 v. : ill., folded map, ports. ; 17 cm.

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