A relation of the voyage to Siam : performed by six Jesuits, sent by the French king, to the Indies and China, in the year, 1685. With their astrological observations, and their remarks of natural philosophy, geography, hydrography, and history. Published in the original, by the express orders of His Most Christian Majesty. And now made English, and illustrated with sculptures.

  • Guy Tachard
Date:
1688
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Credit: A relation of the voyage to Siam : performed by six Jesuits, sent by the French king, to the Indies and China, in the year, 1685. With their astrological observations, and their remarks of natural philosophy, geography, hydrography, and history. Published in the original, by the express orders of His Most Christian Majesty. And now made English, and illustrated with sculptures. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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