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Cummins, J. S. (Editor)

The Travels and Controversies of Friar Domingo Navarrete 1618-1686

1962

51,70 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Détails

Année
1962
Lieu d'édition
Cambridge. The Hakluyt Society
Auteur
Cummins, J. S. (Editor)
Edition
First Edition.
Thème
Travel - General Hakluyt Society China India
Langues
Anglais
Premiére Edition
Oui

Description

8vo [22.5 x 15 cm]; 2 volumes, cxx, 163, [i]; x, 165 - 475 pp, 18 plates and 6 maps, bibliog, index. orig cloth, gilt vignettes on front covers, gilt spine title lettering, dj's (spines slightly faded), fine & clean set, covers bright, a review copy with the review of David B. Quinn, noted scholar, that appeared in Quarterly Review, Liverpool University. Navarrete was a Dominica missionary who traveled round the world but spent most of his time in China. This book is based on his published and manuscript writings and includes interesting accounts of Mexico, Philippines, Macao, China, India, Macassar, etc. An extensive introduction on Navarrete's life, character and writings, plus the original vivid style and interesting illustrations make this a useful account.