Histoire et Description du Japon d'apres le P. de Charlevoix

CHARLEVOIX, [Pierre François Xavier] De [1682-1761]

Published by Ad Mame et Cie, Tours, 1844

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In French. 172 x 114 mm. Engraved frontispiece by Rubierre ("Entre solennelle des Ambassadeurs Japonnais a Rome"), a title-page vignette depicting the author preaching to Japanese listeners, and two other religiously themed plates (a prince destroying an idol, and Japanese Christians being martyred on crosses ). 288 pp + 2 engraved plates. Published in the series; ''Bibliothèque des Ecoles Chrétienne'' First and last 5 leaves foxed. A 19th century adaptation of his 18th century work. Charlevoix's compilation is based on many sources, including the work of Engelbert Kaempfer and his own previously published Histoire de l'Établissement, des Progrès et et de la Décadence du Christianisme dans L'Empire du Japon (1715). It was first published in 1736 in quarto format with 33 maps and plates. This work contains information on the country's geography and history including details on christian missionary activity there, the manners and customs of the Japanese, natural resources, government and commerce, and natural history. The author, Charlevoix, was a Jesuit professor and explorer. This treatise on Japan began as a history of Christianity in that country, and was first published as such in 1715 before being revised and significantly expanded for a new edition in 1736. Seller Inventory # 006291

Bibliographic Details

Title: Histoire et Description du Japon d'apres le ...

Publisher: Ad Mame et Cie, Tours

Publication Date: 1844

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 4th Edition