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A new and more correct translation than has hitherto appeared in public of Mr. Cornelius Le Brun's travels into Moscovy, Persia, and divers parts of the East-Indies; Containing An Accurate Description of all such Articles as are most remarkable in each of those different Countries, and most worthy the Attention of the curious Reader. As also Of their Antiquities; but more particularly those relating to the famous Palace of Persepolis, commonly called Chelminar by the Persians: by a gentleman of Oxford. Adorn'd with a large number of copper-plates
Bruyn, Cornelis de, 1652-1726 or 7.Date: M.DCC.LIX. [1759]- E-books
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Travels into Muscovy, Persia, and part of the East-Indies Containing, an accurate description of whatever is most remarkable in those countries. And embelished with above 320 copper plates, representing the finest Prospects, and most considerable Cities in those Parts; the different Habits of the People; the singular and extraordinary Birds, Fishes, and Plants which are there to be found: As likewise the Antiquities of those Countries, and particularly the noble Ruins of the famous Palace of Persepolis, called Chelminar by the Persians. The whole being delineated on the Spot, from the respective Objects. To which is added, an account of the journey of Mr. Isbrants, Ambassador from Muscovy, through Russia and Tartary, to China; together with Remarks on the Travels of Sir John Chardin, and Mr. Kempfer, and a Letter written to the Author on that Subject. In two volumes. By M. Cornelius Le Bruyn. Translated from the original French.
Bruyn, Cornelis de, 1652-1726 or 7.Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- E-books
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A new history of the East-Indies . With brief observations on the religion, customs, manners and trade of the inhabitants. With a Description of all the Forts and Settlements of the Europeans, and the Trade carried on by the East-India Company; with an Account of the Wars they have been engaged in from their first Settlement by Queen Elizabeth in the Year 1601, to the Present Time. With a map of the country, and several other copper-plates, curiously engraved by the best Masters. By Captain Cope.
Cope, Captain.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]