Travels From St. Petersburg In Russia, To Diverse Parts of Asia
by BELL, John [1691-1780]
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London: Printed for W.Homer, 1764., 1764. 2 Volumes. 8vo. pp. ix, 387; 1 p.l., 499. 1 folding engraved map. contemporary sprinkled calf, rebacked (covers rubbed, corners worn, light foxing to outer leaves). First Octavo Edition (originally published Glasgow: 1763, in 4to.). A British expatriate, Bell accompanied the embassies of Peter the Great to Ispahan in Persia in 1715-18, to Peking in China through Siberia in 1719-21, to Derbent in Persia in 1722, and to Constantinople in 1737-38. In addition to accounts of these travels, which contain full and interesting descriptions of the countries visited and the manners and customs of the inhabitants, the present narrative also includes a translation of De Lange's journal relating to the court of Peking in 1721-22. Cordier 2093. Cox I 256. Crowther 2031. Nerhood 78. cfLust 314.. Soft cover.
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- Travels From St. Petersburg In Russia, To Diverse Parts of Asia
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- BELL, John [1691-1780]
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- London: Printed for W.Homer, 1764.
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- 1764
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- ASIA PERSIA IRAN CHINA RUSSIA TURKEY SIBERIA
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