Pictorial history of China and India; comprising a description of those countries and their inhabitants

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1855 History of CHINA & INDIA Sears Hindu Chinese Superstitions MAPS Turks Robert Sears Pictorial History of China and India is a mid-19th-century account of China and India, focusing on geography, politics, and topography. Sears gives a thorough description of Chinese monarchies, the foundation of the Han Dynasty, important contributions and inventions (such as paper), costumes, superstitions, and the rise of the Moguls, the Ming Dynasty, and opium trafficking. The second half of the work, dedicated to the history of India, gives details on the Hindu religion, Turkish and Mogul conquests in India, Sikh wars, and the rise of the British government in India. It should be noted that this work is abundantly illustrated with over 200 engravings as well as two folding maps. Item number: #21930 Price: $499 SEARS, Robert Pictorial history of China and India; comprising a description of those countries and their inhabitants New York: R. Sears, 1855. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o 592 o 35 engraved plates (includes 2 folding maps) o Numerous in-text illustrations throughout Provenance: Handwritten Joseph R. Moreland, 1885 Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Red cloth Size: ~10in X 6.75in (25cm x 17cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 21930 Photos available upon request. N° de ref. del artículo 21930

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