History, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS835 .K2 1906, 952 K11
1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the... Show more1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the original edition. The author's preface. The life of the author, by the translator. An introduction by the translator. The history of Japan: book I. A general description of the empire of Japan. book II. Of the political state of Japan -- 2. Book III. Of the state of religion in Japan. book IV. Of Nagasaki, the place of residence for foreigners: of their trade, accomodation, etc. book V. The author's two journies to the emperor's court at Jedo. -- 3. Book V continued. Appendix: I. The natural history of the Japanese tea. II. Of the paper manufacturers of the Japanese. III. Of the cure of the cholick by the acupunctura, or needle-pricking. IV. An account of the moxa, an excellent caustic of the Chinese and Japanese. V. Some observations concerning ambergeese. VI. An enquiry, Whether it be conducive for the good of the Japanese empire, to keep it shut up ... and not to suffer its inhabitants to have any commerce with foreign nations. The second appendix to the History of Japan, being part of an authentick journal of a voyage to Japan, made by the English in the 1673 [signed Simon Delboe, Hamond Gibben, William Ramsden] by Engelbert Kaempfer, and tr. by J.G. Scheuchzer, F.R.S. The original illustrations have been here reproduced. "One thousand copies of this book have been printed ... of which one hundred copies are on hand-made paper." Scheuchzer's translation of Kaempfer's "De beschryving van Japan," made under the direction of Sir Hans Sloane, was first published in London, 1727. 2 v. Show less
By William Kirkpatrick, Captain in the service of the Honourable the East-India Company, and Persian Secretary to the Commander in Chief in India. B... Show moreBy William Kirkpatrick, Captain in the service of the Honourable the East-India Company, and Persian Secretary to the Commander in Chief in India. Bookplate of John Kenworthy Walker, M.D. of Caius College Cambridge. Spine title: New Hindvi grammar Pt. VII. Inscribed by the author: To George Tatem Esqr. From his Very obedient friend. The Author. Bound in full contemporary leather with title in gilt on red morocco label mounted on spine. Main Heritage Shelves General PK6378 .K57 1785 Book Item-ID: i10044930 BIB-ID: 1006296 Show less
Voyages and travels, Voyages and travels, G160 .H31 1705
by John Harris. Paging irregular. Includes indexes. Main Heritage Shelves General G160 .H31 1705 Book vol.2 Item-ID: i15799591 BIB-ID: 2524745 Show moreby John Harris. Paging irregular. Includes indexes. Main Heritage Shelves General G160 .H31 1705 Book vol.2 Item-ID: i15799591 BIB-ID: 2524745 Show less
English literature, English literature--20th century, PR1149 .T46 1935
Main Heritage Shelves General PR1149 .T46 1935 Book Item-ID: i1022967x BIB-ID: 1024603 Bibliography: p. 219-224. Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General PR1149 .T46 1935 Book Item-ID: i1022967x BIB-ID: 1024603 Bibliography: p. 219-224. Show less
History, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS835 .K2 1906, 952 K11
1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the... Show more1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the original edition. The author's preface. The life of the author, by the translator. An introduction by the translator. The history of Japan: book I. A general description of the empire of Japan. book II. Of the political state of Japan -- 2. Book III. Of the state of religion in Japan. book IV. Of Nagasaki, the place of residence for foreigners: of their trade, accomodation, etc. book V. The author's two journies to the emperor's court at Jedo. -- 3. Book V continued. Appendix: I. The natural history of the Japanese tea. II. Of the paper manufacturers of the Japanese. III. Of the cure of the cholick by the acupunctura, or needle-pricking. IV. An account of the moxa, an excellent caustic of the Chinese and Japanese. V. Some observations concerning ambergeese. VI. An enquiry, Whether it be conducive for the good of the Japanese empire, to keep it shut up ... and not to suffer its inhabitants to have any commerce with foreign nations. The second appendix to the History of Japan, being part of an authentick journal of a voyage to Japan, made by the English in the 1673 [signed Simon Delboe, Hamond Gibben, William Ramsden] by Engelbert Kaempfer, and tr. by J.G. Scheuchzer, F.R.S. The original illustrations have been here reproduced. "One thousand copies of this book have been printed ... of which one hundred copies are on hand-made paper." Scheuchzer's translation of Kaempfer's "De beschryving van Japan," made under the direction of Sir Hans Sloane, was first published in London, 1727. 2 v. Show less
History, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS835 .K2 1906, 952 K11
1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the... Show more1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the original edition. The author's preface. The life of the author, by the translator. An introduction by the translator. The history of Japan: book I. A general description of the empire of Japan. book II. Of the political state of Japan -- 2. Book III. Of the state of religion in Japan. book IV. Of Nagasaki, the place of residence for foreigners: of their trade, accomodation, etc. book V. The author's two journies to the emperor's court at Jedo. -- 3. Book V continued. Appendix: I. The natural history of the Japanese tea. II. Of the paper manufacturers of the Japanese. III. Of the cure of the cholick by the acupunctura, or needle-pricking. IV. An account of the moxa, an excellent caustic of the Chinese and Japanese. V. Some observations concerning ambergeese. VI. An enquiry, Whether it be conducive for the good of the Japanese empire, to keep it shut up ... and not to suffer its inhabitants to have any commerce with foreign nations. The second appendix to the History of Japan, being part of an authentick journal of a voyage to Japan, made by the English in the 1673 [signed Simon Delboe, Hamond Gibben, William Ramsden] by Engelbert Kaempfer, and tr. by J.G. Scheuchzer, F.R.S. The original illustrations have been here reproduced. "One thousand copies of this book have been printed ... of which one hundred copies are on hand-made paper." Scheuchzer's translation of Kaempfer's "De beschryving van Japan," made under the direction of Sir Hans Sloane, was first published in London, 1727. 2 v. Show less
by Eman.l Bowen. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures, depth by stippling No. 46 Prime meridian: London. From: "A complete atlas, or distinct view... Show moreby Eman.l Bowen. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures, depth by stippling No. 46 Prime meridian: London. From: "A complete atlas, or distinct view of the known world" von Emanuel Bowen (London, 1752). Main Heritage Display General HC.MAP.00572 Print Map Item-ID: i11401928 BIB-ID: 1172535 Show less
by H. Moll. Scale 1:7,250,000. Inset pictures of Smirna, Jerusalem, etc. To the Honourable THO. VERNON ESQr. one of Ye Commissrs of Trade and for Ye... Show moreby H. Moll. Scale 1:7,250,000. Inset pictures of Smirna, Jerusalem, etc. To the Honourable THO. VERNON ESQr. one of Ye Commissrs of Trade and for Ye Plantations, of His Majesty of Gr. Britain. This map is humbly dedicated by Your most Humble Servant. Her Moll. Geographer [decorated cart. low cent.] 6 insets. The plan of Constantinople [up.l.h.] Smitns [up r.h.] A draught of the City of Jerusalem; The Church of the Holy Sepulcre and, 2 insets showing the interior of "Holy Sepulcre". Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00517 Print Map Item-ID: i11400377 BIB-ID: 1172380 Show less
Voyages and travels, Voyages and travels--Early works to 1800, G460 .L58 1632, 910 L71t, 1632a
by William Lithgouu. Rev. ed. of: A most delectable and true discourse of an admired and painefull peregrination from Scotland to the most famous... Show moreby William Lithgouu. Rev. ed. of: A most delectable and true discourse of an admired and painefull peregrination from Scotland to the most famous kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affricke. Signatures: A-3V⁴. Main Heritage Shelves General G460 .L58 1632 Book Item-ID: i10225973 BIB-ID: 1024233 LC copy has armorial bookplate of George Arnold. DLC Show less