John Hedley, a missionary from the North of England travelled west of the Great Wall, not working towards the conversion of the Mongols (he was too aware of Gilmour's failure), but followed routes suggested by Wingate, had of British Intelligence in China, thus being the first Westerner to visit certain parts of the country.
Thick 8vo. xii, 371pp & long publisher's catalogue (xiii & 89pp.). Green cloth blocked in gilt on the spine and front board. Top edge gilt in the rough. Illustrated with 50 illustrations and with a large folding map in the rear. Trace of wear to the binding, light foxing in the text, folding map has a stress tear.… (mais)
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Thick 8vo. xii, 371pp & long publisher's catalogue (xiii & 89pp.). Green cloth blocked in gilt on the spine and front board. Top edge gilt in the rough. Illustrated with 50 illustrations and with a large folding map in the rear. Trace of wear to the binding, light foxing in the text, folding map has a stress tear.… (mais)