The state of Russia, under the present Czar. . In relation to the several great and remarkable things he has done, as to his naval preparations, the regulating his army, the reforming his people, and improvement of his countrey. Particularly those works on which the author was employ'd, with the reasons for his quitting the Czar's service, after having been fourteen years in that countrey. Also an account of those Tartars, and other people who border on the eastern and extreme northern parts of the Czar's dominions, their religion, and manner of life: with many other observations. To which is annex'd, a more accurate map of the Czar's dominions, than has hitherto been extant. By Captain John Perry.
John Perry (1670-1732)
Category
Books
Date
1716
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3050560
Summary
Bibliographic description
[8],280p., [1] folded leaf of plates . map . 8vo.. Imperfect: wanting errata slip. Identified in 1768 catalogue: H.7.. Provenance: Bookplate: George Harry Grey (1737-1819) after 1768; anonymous armorial variant 2. Franks 12841. manuscript initials on title page: "H. B.".. Binding: 18th century Cambridge-style panelled calf binding; gilt roll pattern on board edges; plain spine (cracked).
Makers and roles
John Perry (1670-1732)