An historical and geographical description of Formosa,. an island subject to the Emperor of Japan. Giving an account of the religion, customs, manners, &c. of the inhabitants. Together with a relation of what happen'd to the author in his travels; particularly his conferences with the Jesuits, and others, in several parts of Europe. Also the history and reasons of his conversion to Christianity with his objections against it (in defence of paganism) and their A answers. To which is prefix'd, a preface in vindication of himself from the reflections of a Jesuit lately come from China, with an account of what passed between them. By George Psalmanaazaar, a native of the said island, now in London. Illustrated with several cuts.
Psalmanazar, George
Category
Books
Date
1704
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Felbrigg, Norfolk
NT 3219469
Summary
Bibliographic description
[8],xiv,[2],131[i.e.331],[5]p.,plates ;. 8vo. Provenance: eighteenth-century armorial bookplate, lettered: William Windham Esquire [i.e. William Windham (1717-1761)]. Binding: eighteenth-century full panelled calf, sewn onto five raised bands; remnant of spine label: History of Formosa. Small lozenge-shaped paper label at head of spine (former pressmark).
Makers and roles
Psalmanazar, George