1873 Beauvoir Voyages in ASIA Java Siam CHINA Japan MAPS Indonesia Canton Peking
“Behind a bend of the Maenam, the entire town of Bangkok appeared in sight. I do not believe that there is a sight in the world more magnificent or more striking.”
– Ludovic Marquis de Beauvoir, on seeing Bangkok
Marquis Ludovic de Beauvoir was a 19th-century century voyager, most known for his travels around the world from 1865-1867 where he ventured to Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Japan, and the United States. When he returned, he wrote a complete account of that journey filled with beautiful, detailed illustrations. Many of these illustrations include:
- Great Wall of China
- Japanese officers; military colonels – costumes and dress
- Palaces, architecture
- Colored map of Southeast Asia, Indonesia
- Sultans of Yogjakarta, Indonesia
- Street views in Jakarta (Batavia)
Beauvoir gives all sorts of unusual details about China and Japan, including the strange ceremonies and incineration rites. He also discusses his encounters with great crocodiles and rhinoceros hunts.
1873 Beauvoir Voyages in ASIA Java Siam CHINA Japan MAPS Indonesia Canton Peking
“Behind a bend of the Maenam, the entire town of Bangkok appeared in sight. I do not believe that there is a sight in the world more magnificent or more striking.”
– Ludovic Marquis de Beauvoir, on seeing Bangkok
Marquis Ludovic de Beauvoir was a 19th-century century voyager, most known for his travels around the world from 1865-1867 where he ventured to Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Japan, and the United States. When he returned, he wrote a complete account of that journey filled with beautiful, detailed illustrations. Many of these illustrations include:
- Great Wall of China
- Japanese officers; military colonels – costumes and dress
- Palaces, architecture
- Colored map of Southeast Asia, Indonesia
- Sultans of Yogjakarta, Indonesia
- Street views in Jakarta (Batavia)
Beauvoir gives all sorts of unusual details about China and Japan, including the strange ceremonies and incineration rites. He also discusses his encounters with great crocodiles and rhinoceros hunts.
Item number: #11994
Price: $499
BEAUVOIR, Ludovic
Voyage autour du monde Java, Siam, Canton, Pekin, Yeddo, San Francisco
Paris : Henri Plon, 1873.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [6], 641, [3]
- 116 engravings and maps
- Language: French
- Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
- Size: ~11.25in X 8in (28.5cm x 20cm)
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11994
Categories
Asia, Africa, & Middle Eastern
Voyages & Exploration & Maps
Authors
BEAUVOIR, Ludovic
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
French
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete