The history of Japan : together with a description of the kingdom of Siam, 1690-92 / by Engelbert Kaempfer, and tr. by J. G. Scheuchzer, F. R. S.

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Main Author: Kaempfer, Engelbert, 1651-1716
Other Authors: Scheuchzer, John Gaspar, 1702-1729, Delboe, Simon, Gibben, Hammond, Ramsden, William
Format: Book
Language:English
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Published: Glasgow : J. MacLehose and sons, 1906.
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Item Description: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.
Physical Description:3 volumes : frontispiece (portrait) illustrations (including map, plans) plates (partly folded) folded maps, folded plans ; 23 cm.