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Repository	Jesuits in Britain Archives Library
Ref No	ALBSI/A/11
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.
Description	Second edition very much corrected, with the addition of a map of China, and a table.
Physical Description	Raised bands. Library ticket for Campion Hall to front endpaper. Campion Hall to back endpaper. Ex libris Aul. B. Edm. Campiani apud Oxon bookplate. Contains illustration of Cam-Hy, Emperor of China.
AccessConditions	Not for loan. Reference only.
Language	English

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