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Scarce and Interesting 19th Century Review on the Following Book
Author:
MURRAY, Hugh.
Title: Historical Account of Discoveries and Travels in Asia,
from the earliest periods to the Present Time - (A Review) Publisher: London: The Quarterly Review, 1821.
Notes:An engaging contemporary analysis on the 3 volume work,
which was published in 1820 and covered travels to India, China, Persia
and Central Asia. Hugh Murray was a well known geographer and major
contributor to the Encyclopaedia of Geography.
Review of a 'favourable character' examines the highlights of Murray's
very readable compendium of Asian exploration. Reiteration of
the numerous highlights include the voyages and significance of
Edward Webbe, Bertrandon de la Brocquire, William de Bouldesell,
Laurence Aldersey, George Sandys, Henry Timberlake, John Lok, John
de Plano Carpini, Marco Polo, Friar Odericus, Sir John Mandeville,
Jeronime de Santo Stefano, Antonio Adrada, Gasparo Balbi, Grueber and
Dorville, Hippolito,
Desideri and Manuel Freye.
A rare and special item to pair with the collector's copy of the book!
Condition:
31 pages. Book review. These are the original text pages printed in 1821.
Excellent condition, attractively bound in blue paper covers with label.
Unobtrusive stamps to bottom margin of two pages, otherwise in Very Good Condition.
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