1822 Voyages China India Columbus Cortez Illustrated
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1822 Voyages China India Columbus Cortez Mogul Illustrated Mexico 30v
In 1780, Jean-Francois de La Harpe composed a landmark work on voyagers and geography. From the beginning of his literary career in 1758, La Harpe was exclusively a French novelist and playwright. However, his attention changed when he began working on “Abrege de l’Histoire Generale des Voyages” – a history of voyages from around the world.
This enormous 30-tome set deals with voyages and discoveries in Africa, Asia, and South America. Some of the specific articles include:
King of Congo; burial ceremonies; King of Kochi
Hottentot people; tombs in New Guinea
Executions and torture in all cultures
Mughal emperors; Courts of Mogul empire; India sultans
Mandarin and Siamese people; costumes and clothing; feasts; Chinese emperors
Tartary men and women; Dalai Lama in Tibet; Uzbeki and Turkish people
European discovery of New World – Columbus, Cortez
Mexico, Aztec rituals; sacrifices and dancing
Eskimo life, Floridian culture
Discovery of Aborigine people in Australia, New Zealand
Much more!
Item number: #1275
Price: $950
LAHARPE, Jean-François de
Abrégé de l'Histoire générale des voyages : contenant ce qu'il y a de plus remarquable, de plus utile & de mieux avéré dans les pays où les voyageurs ont pénétré, les moeurs des habitans, la religion, les usages, sciences et arts, commerce et manufactures
Paris : A. Jourdan, 1822.
Details:
Collation complete with all pages: 30 volume set
59 illustrated engravings
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Language: French
Size: ~5.5in X 3.5in (14cm x 9cm)
We find this same set elsewhere selling for ~$2,000
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Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
In 1780, Jean-Francois de La Harpe composed a landmark work on voyagers and geography. From the beginning of his literary career in 1758, La Harpe was exclusively a French novelist and playwright. However, his attention changed when he began working on “Abrege de l’Histoire Generale des Voyages” – a history of voyages from around the world.
This enormous 30-tome set deals with voyages and discoveries in Africa, Asia, and South America. Some of the specific articles include:
King of Congo; burial ceremonies; King of Kochi
Hottentot people; tombs in New Guinea
Executions and torture in all cultures
Mughal emperors; Courts of Mogul empire; India sultans
Mandarin and Siamese people; costumes and clothing; feasts; Chinese emperors
Tartary men and women; Dalai Lama in Tibet; Uzbeki and Turkish people
European discovery of New World – Columbus, Cortez
Mexico, Aztec rituals; sacrifices and dancing
Eskimo life, Floridian culture
Discovery of Aborigine people in Australia, New Zealand
Much more!
Item number: #1275
Price: $950
LAHARPE, Jean-François de
Abrégé de l'Histoire générale des voyages : contenant ce qu'il y a de plus remarquable, de plus utile & de mieux avéré dans les pays où les voyageurs ont pénétré, les moeurs des habitans, la religion, les usages, sciences et arts, commerce et manufactures
Paris : A. Jourdan, 1822.
Details:
Collation complete with all pages: 30 volume set
59 illustrated engravings
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Language: French
Size: ~5.5in X 3.5in (14cm x 9cm)
We find this same set elsewhere selling for ~$2,000
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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