Memoirs and observations topographical, physical, mathematical, mechanical, natural, civil, and ecclesiastical. Made in a late journey through the Empire of China, and published in several letters. Particularly upon the Chinese pottery and varnishing; the silk and other manufactures; the pearl fishing; the history of plants and animals. Description of their cities and publick works; number of people, their language, manners and commerce; their habits, oeconomy, and government. The philosophy of Confucius. The state of Christianity, with many other curious and useful remarks (1697)
Le Comte, Louis, 1655-1728 · London : Benj. Tooke ... and Sam Buckley ... · leaf 196
re in lieu of Flowers,upon the border ofeach of thefe Leaves grow three or four (mall Grains,or Kernels as big as green Peas, that inelofe a whiteSubftance, very pleafant to the talte, like to that of anHazle Nut that is not yet ripe.This Tree being fruit-ful, and the manner of bearing its Fruit… … Outofn-Chii *A 2ree in Ckirut of the Chincfe, %6^ their Gardens, and manage the real Ornaments, areneverthelcfs taken with them, and are at fome coftabout them ; they make Grottos in them, raife littlepretty Artificial Eminences, tranfportthither by piece-meal whole Rocks,which they heap one upon…
Jesuits · Missions -- China · China -- Description and travel Early works to 1800
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