PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 31.65
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 38.40
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Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
US$ 24.95
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of the authorâs experiences during their stay in the Chinese capital of Beijing. The author provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and customs that he encountered during his time there and insightful observations on the political and cultural landscape of the Qing Empire. He covers topics ranging from the Chinese military to the role of Tibetan lamas in Qing society. The author's unique perspective sheds light on the complex relationship between China and its neighbors, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by cross-cultural encounters. Ultimately, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Chinese history and the wider world, as seen through the eyes of a keen observer. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, London, 1827
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Octavo, Two volumes (ix, 468 pages ; iv, 496 pages). In Good minus condition. Spines are brown with gold print, raised bands. Boards quarter bound with brown leather to spine and blue cloth to boards; wear to spine caps, raised bands and corners, toning to spine. Text block has marbled endpapers, deckle edges; names in ink on front endpapers, slightly cracked hinges, stamp on title pages ?Royal Geographical Society, London?, puckering to paper, second volume front endpaper separating from binding. Illustrated: b&w frontispiece in each volume, large folded b&w canvas map tipped in at front of first volume. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, ND-HV Section. 1411456. FP New Rockville Stock.