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View of the Russian empire during the reign of Catharine the Second, and to the close of the present century. By William Tooke, ... In three volumes. ...
Tooke, William, 1744-1820.Date: 1799- Books
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Philosophical, political, and literary travels in Russia, during the years 1788 & 1789. Translated from the French of Chantreau. With a map and other plates. ...
Chantreau, 1741-1808.Date: 1794- Books
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An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia, and back again through Russia, Germany, and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir Kouli. In two volumes. By Jonas Hanway, Merchant.
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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Remarkable occurrences in the life of Jonas Hanway, Esq. comprehending an abstract of such parts of his travels in Russia, and Persia, as are the most interesting; a short history of the rise and progress of the charitable and political institutions founded or supported by him; Several Anecdotes, and an Attempt to Delineate his Character. By John Pugh.
Pugh, John (Attorney-at-law)Date: M.DCCLXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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Travels into Muscovy, Persia, and part of the East-Indies. Containing, an accurate description of whatever is most remarkable in those countries. And embelished with above 320 copper plates, representing the finest prospects, and most considerable cities in those parts; the different habits of the people; the singular and extraordinary birds, fishes, and plants which are there to be found: as likewise the antiquities of those countries, and particularly the noble ruins of the famous palace of Persepolis, called Chelminar by the Persians. The whole being delineated on the spot, from the respective objects. To which is added, an account of the journey of Mr. Isbrants, ambassador from Muscovy, through Russia and Tartary, to China; together with remarks on the travels of Sir John Chardin, and Mr. Kempfer, and a letter written to the author on that subject. In two volumes. By M. Cornelius Le Bruyn. Translated from the original French. ...
Bruyn, Cornelis de, 1652-1727.Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]