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 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.

People / Organizations

• George Psalmanazar (Author)
• Daniel Browne senior ("printed for")
• Bernard Lintot ("printed for")
• Francis Coggan ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for Dan. Brown, at the Black Swan without Temple-Bar; G. Strahan, and W. Davis, in Cornhill; Fran. Coggan, in the Inner-Temple-Lane; Fran. Coggan; and Bernard Lintott, at the Middle-Temple Gate in Fleet-Street, 1704.

Publication year

1704-1704

ESTC No.

N17869

Grub Street ID

7337

Description

[8],xiv,[2],327,128-131,[5]p.,plates,table ; 8⁰

Note

George Psalmanazar is a pseudonym.

Text is continuous despite pagination.

Uncontrolled note

Pagination from UPB