| Title | Memoirs and observations, topographical, physical, mathematical, mechanical, natural, civil and ecclesiastical. Made in a late journey through the Empire of China, and published in several letters. Particularly upon the Chinese pottery and varnishing; the silk and other manufactures; the pearl fishing; the history of plants and animals; with a description of their cities and publick works; number of people; their language, manners and commerce; their habits, oeconomy, and government. The philosophy of confucius. The state of Christianity, and many other Curious and useful remarks. Translated from the Paris edition, and illustrated with figures. |