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 All thor 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)
• Francis Coggan ("printed for")

Imprint

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

Publication year

1704-1704

ESTC No.

T137016

Grub Street ID

185087

Description

[8],xiv,[2],131[i.e.331],[5]p.,plates ; 8⁰

Note

George Psalmanazar is a pseudonym.

Pp.328-331 misnumbered 128-131.Citation/references Goldsmiths', 4044