Diary of A Journey Overland through the Maritime Provinces of China, from Manchao, on the South Coast of Hainan, to Canton, in the Years 1819 and 1820
by J.R
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Diary of A Journey Overland through the Maritime Provinces of China, from Manchao, on the South Coast of Hainan, to Canton, in the Years 1819 and 1820, by J.R., published by Richard Phillips, London 1822. Half calf with marble boards and gilt spine in period style; pages are clean although edges show minor discoloration. Overall a very good copy.
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- Title
- Diary of A Journey Overland through the Maritime Provinces of China, from Manchao, on the South Coast of Hainan, to Canton, in the Years 1819 and 1820
- Author
- J.R
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Publisher
- Richard Phillips
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1822
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- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- china travel exploration diary maritime hainan canton manchao geography history culture customs asia asian english british
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