An Historical, Geographical and Philosophical View of the Chinese Empire; Comprehending a Description of the Fifteen Provinces of China, Chinese Tartary; Tributary States; Natural History of China; Government, Religion, Laws, Manners and Customs, Literature, Arts, Science, Manufactures, &c. To Which Is Added, a Copious Account of Lord Macartney's Embassy, Compiled from Original Communications. In Two Volumes.
Philadelphia: Richard Lee, 1796. First American Edition. Hardcover. Complete in two volumes. [ii], 303, [3]pp + [2]pp of publisher's advertisements (page 207 is misnumbered as 237); 322, [3]pp + [3]pp of publisher's advertisements. Contemporary full calf, spines decorated in gold and with red and black labels lettered in gold. Hinges..... More