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, Volume 2Oliver & Boyd, 1836 |
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