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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of 17th-century China with this book, as the author recounts their experiences as part of a Dutch embassy to the Grand Tartar Cham, the Emperor of China. This rare firsthand account provides a window into a land shrouded in mystery and intrigue for Europeans at the time. The narrative delves into the complexities of cross-cultural encounters, navigating the intricacies of Chinese customs, societal norms, and political structures. As the embassy traverses the vast empire, readers are treated to vivid descriptions of bustling cities, diverse landscapes, and the unique flora and fauna of each region. The author's keen observations extend beyond the physical, offering insights into the philosophies, beliefs, and daily lives of the Chinese people. This book challenges preconceived notions of the East, revealing a civilization of immense wealth, sophistication, and cultural richness. The author's meticulous documentation of their travels, coupled with their reflections on the challenges and triumphs of diplomacy, make this work an invaluable contribution to our understanding of a pivotal moment in global history. 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.

Edition : First or 1669 Edition in English., Contemporary mottled full calf, rebacked expertly saving the original spine, spine with seven raised gilt bands; compartments densely gilt ornamentated; with gilt lettered title on brown morocco label on two and three. Blind dentelle pattern tooled on edges of covers; pasted and free endpapers marbled. , John or Johann Nieuhof, 1618 ? 1672 is best known for the account of his journey from "Guangzhou"Canton to Peking in 1655-1657, which enabled him to become an authoritative Western writer on China. The book was first published in Dutch in 1665 by Johan's brother Hendrik and the Amsterdam based publisher and printer Jacob van Meurs. The publication was successful, several edited editions followed, geared towards commercial interests, also translated into French, German, Latin and eventually into English. The English version was not published by Van Meurs, but by John Ogilby instead. The book consists of the notes and illustrations that Nieuhof made in his position as a steward on Peter de Goyer and Jacob de Keizer's embassy to the emperor of China. The work itself is split into two parts. The first part contains the written account of the embassy led by Peter de Goyer and Jacob de Keizer to the emperor of China. It details the entire journey from "Guangzhou"Canton to Peking and back again. This part also contains descriptions and depictions of all that the embassy came to pass on its trip. The second part consists of an overview of China, describing bridges, mountains, temples, customs and costumes supported by illustrations. Prior to this period, the image of the Chinese in Europe was dominated by fantasy illustrations. Many subsequent artists and architects based their work on Nieuhof's pictures. The present copy John Ogilby?s translation and the first Edition in English. Apart from 'An embassy from the East-India Company??, Nieuhoff?s account of his journey, it also includes ?A Narrative of the Success of an Embassage sent by John Maatzuyker's de Badem, General of Batavia?? and Kircher?s ?An Appendix or Special Remarks taken at large out of Athanasius Kircher/ His / Antiquities of China.?, Size : Folio (418 x 270mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait of John Ogilby by Lilly and engraved by Lombart; engraved illustrated title signed and dated by ?W.[enceslas] Hollar, 1668.?; printed title in red and black ink; map of China signed by Hollar [double page], dedication leaf to King Charles; with 17 full-page and 2 double-page plates. 121 in-text illustrations throughout, as well as head-piece vignettes and rubricated, historiated initials at openings of dedication and sections; one endpiece.Wide margined, large paper copy; main text jumps from 184 to 205 without loss of content. , References : Cordier (Sinica) II, 2347; Lust 536; Wing N1153, John Ogilby?s Englis, PP. illustrated title, blank, printed title, blank, map; dedication leaf to King Charles; 327, bl.; 1-18; appendix 1-106, [19 ill.]. A fine, attractive and handsome copy with text and plates clean and crisp.