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A "sketch by compass of the town and harbour of Tchusan;" drawn by J. Barrow.

A "sketch by compass of the town and harbour of Tchusan;" drawn by J. Barrow.
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A "sketch by compass of the town and harbour of Tchusan;" drawn by J. Barrow.
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British Library, London, UK
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A collection of eighty views, maps, portraits and drawings illustrative of the Embassy sent to China under George, Earl of Macartney, in 1793; drawn chiefly by William Alexander, some by Sir John Barrow, Bart, some by Sir Henry Woodbine Parish, and one by William Gomm. Many of them are engraved in Sir George Staunton's Narrative of the Embassy, published in 1797. Engraved in Staunton, Atlas, No. 5. Author: Barrow, John, Sir / Illustrator: Barrow, John, Sir ca. 1793. Source/Shelfmark: Maps 8 TAB.c.8.63. Ms. 2 f. 3 in. x 1 f. 8 in.; 69 x 51 cm.

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From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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China / Asia / cartography / harbour / asia / 18th century / sketch / maps / map / cartographic / carte

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