A view of China, for philological purposes ; containing a sketch of Chinese chronology, geography, government, religion and customs. Designed for the use of persons who study the Chinese language / by R. Morrison.

  • Morrison, Robert, 1782-1834.
Date:
1817
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Credit: A view of China, for philological purposes ; containing a sketch of Chinese chronology, geography, government, religion and customs. Designed for the use of persons who study the Chinese language / by R. Morrison. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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