B11720

Language code

eng, fre

Shelfmark

Bk.5.05

Author

Chappe d'Auteroche, abbé,

Uniform title

[Voyage en Siberie., English]

Title

A journey into Siberia, made by order of the King of France. By M. l'Abbé Chappe d'Auteroche ... Containing an account of the manners and customs of the Russians, the present state of their empire; with the natural history, and geographical description of their country, and level of the road from Paris to Tobolsky. Illustrated with cuts. Translated from the French, with a preface by the translator.

Publication, distribution, etc.

London :, Printed for T. Jefferys,, 1770.

Physical description

xiii, [7], 395, [1]p, plates (one folded and coloured) ;, 4to.

Note

Abridged translation (French-English) of "Voyage en Siberie".

Provenance

Given to Eton by Nicholas Kessler ca. 1998; Kessler bookplate.

Provenance

Armorial bookplate, the arms supported by two unicorns, with motto "Je me fie en Dieu".

Binding

17th century calf.

Subject

Siberia (Place), Description and travel, Early works to 1800.

Subject

Russia (Place), Description and travel, Early works to 1800.

Subject

Russia (Place), Social life and customs, Early works to 1800.

Added entry--place

England, London.

001B11720

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260##$aLondon :$bPrinted for T. Jefferys,$c1770.

300##$axiii, [7], 395, [1]p, plates (one folded and coloured) ;$c4to.

500##$aAbridged translation (French-English) of "Voyage en Siberie".

561##$aGiven to Eton by Nicholas Kessler ca. 1998; Kessler bookplate.

561##$aArmorial bookplate, the arms supported by two unicorns, with motto "Je me fie en Dieu".

563##$a17th century calf.

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651#0$aRussia$xDescription and travel$xEarly works to 1800.

651#0$aRussia$xSocial life and customs$xEarly works to 1800.

752##$aEngland$dLondon.