1855 A JOURNEY THROUGH CHINESE EMPIRE by M. HUC antique 2 VOLUMES w/ MAP

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHINESE EMPIREby M. Huc2 volumes, completeNew York; 18551st American EditionImportant account of the Chinese Empire before the intense incursion of Europe. Abbe Huc was a French missionary who went to Asia in 1838, not returning to France until 1852; he earlier wrote a popular book of his travels in Tibet with Joseph Gabet, where they attempted to establish a Christian mission. His accounts are still respected as historical sources, more focused on Chinese reality than Christian piety, though completely reliable. Size: 5 1/4 by 7 3/4 inchesIllustrated with folding mapOriginal embossed cloth, spine with title label in giltGood condition, some wear of bindingsText in English================================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHINESE EMPIREby M. Huc2 volumes, completeNew York; 18551st American EditionImportant account of the Chinese Empire before the intense incursion of Europe. Abbe Huc was a French missionary who went to Asia in 1838, not returning to France until 1852; he earlier wrote a popular book of his travels in Tibet with Joseph Gabet, where they attempted to establish a Christian mission. His accounts are still respected as historical sources, more focused on Chinese reality than Christian piety, though completely reliable. Size: 5 1/4 by 7 3/4 inchesIllustrated with folding mapOriginal embossed cloth, spine with title label in giltGood condition, some wear of bindingsText in English================================ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHINESE EMPIRE by M. Huc 2 volumes, complete New York; 1855 1st American Edition Important account of the Chinese Empire before the intense incursion of Europe. Abbe Huc was a French missionary who went to Asia in 1838, not returning to France until 1852; he earlier wrote a popular book of his travels in Tibet with Joseph Gabet, where they attempted to establish a Christian mission. His accounts are still respected as historical sources, more focused on Chinese reality than Christian piety, though completely reliable. Size: 5 1/4 by 7 3/4 inches Illustrated with folding map Original embossed cloth, spine with title label in gilt Good condition, some wear of bindings Text in English ================================ Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Topic:Chinese
• Binding:Cloth
• Subject:Illustrated
• Language:English
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Year Printed:1855