AN EMBASSY TO CHINA
by Lord Macartney; J.L. Cranmer-Byng; Jonathan Spence
Illustrated by William Alexander
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus. 2004
Slightly better than very good condition. Being the journal kept by Lord Macartney during his Embassy to the Emperor Ch'ien-lung 1793-1794. Introduced by Jonathan Spence. Edited by J.L. Cranmer-Byng. Cloth spine with gilt title. Green paper boards with white dragon and lion repeating pattern. Light blue endpapers are maps. Colour illustrations. xviii and 314 pages including index.
A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which is lightly scuffed.
Stock no. 1830604
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- FOLIO SOCIETY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (FOREIGN)
- CHINA
- DIARY
- BIOGRAPHY
