A General Description of China Containing the Topography of the Fifteen Provinces Which Compose This Vast Empire, That of Tartary, the Isles, and Other Tributary Countries: The Number and Situation of Its Cities, the State of Its Population, the Natural

Jean-Baptiste Grosier's 'A General Description of China' offers readers a detailed look at various aspects of Chinese life, culture, and society during the 18th century. Topics covered include geography, history, government, religion, and more.

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