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Robert Sears’ “Pictorial History of China and India” is a mid-19th-century account of China and India, focusing on geography, politics, and topography. Sears gives a thorough description of Chinese monarchies, the foundation of the Han Dynasty, important contributions and inventions (such as paper), costumes, superstitions, and the rise of the Moguls, the Ming Dynasty, and opium trafficking.

 

The second half of the work, dedicated to the history of India, gives details on the Hindu religion, Turkish and Mogul conquests in India, Sikh wars, and the rise of the British government in India. It should be noted that this work is abundantly illustrated with over 200 engravings as well as two folding maps.

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1852 History of CHINA & INDIA Sears Hindu Chinese Superstitions MAPS Turks

 

Robert Sears’ “Pictorial History of China and India” is a mid-19th-century account of China and India, focusing on geography, politics, and topography. Sears gives a thorough description of Chinese monarchies, the foundation of the Han Dynasty, important contributions and inventions (such as paper), costumes, superstitions, and the rise of the Moguls, the Ming Dynasty, and opium trafficking.

 

The second half of the work, dedicated to the history of India, gives details on the Hindu religion, Turkish and Mogul conquests in India, Sikh wars, and the rise of the British government in India. It should be noted that this work is abundantly illustrated with over 200 engravings as well as two folding maps.

 

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SEARS, Robert

 

Pictorial history of China and India; comprising a description of those countries and their inhabitants from the earliest period of authentic record, to the present time.

 

New York: R. Sears, 1852.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • 592, [8]
    • 35 engraved plates (includes 2 folding maps)
    • Numerous in-text illustrations throughout
  • Provenance: Handwritten – E. Demmon
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
    • Decorative red cloth
  • Size: ~9.75in X 6.75in (24.5cm x 17cm)

 

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17811

Categories

Asia, Africa, & Middle Eastern

Voyages & Exploration & Maps

Authors

SEARS, Robert

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete