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1769 Chinese Letters Boyer d’Argens Asia Philosophy

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1769 Chinese Letters Boyer d’Argens Asia Philosophy Utopia APES China Japan

Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d’Argens was an 18th-century French philosopher who well-known for his collection of letters – Jewish Letters, Cabalistic Letters, and Chinese Letters.

This work, “Lettres Chinoises”, was originally written in 1746 and is a collection of fictional letters written by a Chinese narrator who discusses thoughts, habits, customs, and cultural institutions of various Eastern countries. It covers philosophies of dreams and dreaming, fantasies of utopia societies, the wonders of lands ruled by apes, and many other strange events!

Item number: #1987

Price: $499

BOYER d’ARGENS; Jean-Baptiste de

Lettres chinoises, ou, Correspondance philosophique, historique, et critique entre un chinois voyageur & ses correspondans à la Chine, en Moscovie, en Perse & au Japon

A La Haye : Chez Pierre Paupie, 1769.

Details:
•Collation: Complete with all pages; 5 volumes (of 6)oLacking Tome 2
•Language: French
•Binding: Leather; tight & secure
•Size: ~5.75in X 2.25in (14.5cm x 8.5cm)

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