Barrow's Travels in China (Primary Sources, Historical Collections) - Softcover

Proudfoot, William Jardine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1241074151 ISBN 13: 9781241074159

Publisher: Primary Sources, Historical Collections, 2011

Synopsis

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

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Book Description

Published in 1861, this critique of Sir John Barrow's 1804 Travels in China is an attempt by the author to debunk Barrow's reputation as the foremost authority on contemporary China. Pouring scorn on Barrow's knowledge, memory, and honesty, Proudfoot challenges every aspect of the earlier work's reliability and worth.

Edition details

• Publisher: Primary Sources, Historical Collections
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1241074151
• ISBN 13: 9781241074159
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204