DETAILS
Author:
Du Halde, J.-B. (Jean-Baptiste), 1674-1743.
Call No. [Page No.]: DS708 .D85 1735 [p.75]
Document Type: Rare book
Category: Asia - China Collection
Date: 1735
Volume info: 4 Volumes
Location: Rare
Notes:
Although French Jesuit Jean-Baptiste du Halde never visited China, his work remains a landmark in the history of sinology. Du Halde, who was remarkably sympathetic and admiring of Chinese society, obtained most of his information through editing missionary reports dating from as early as 1711.
Treasure record edited by Hamilton Library at 2010-07-16 11:34:22
Call No. [Page No.]: DS708 .D85 1735 [p.75]
Document Type: Rare book
Category: Asia - China Collection
Date: 1735
Volume info: 4 Volumes
Location: Rare
Notes:
Although French Jesuit Jean-Baptiste du Halde never visited China, his work remains a landmark in the history of sinology. Du Halde, who was remarkably sympathetic and admiring of Chinese society, obtained most of his information through editing missionary reports dating from as early as 1711.
Treasure record edited by Hamilton Library at 2010-07-16 11:34:22