Journal of a voyage to Siam, 1685-1686
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Author
Contributions
- Smithies, Michael, 1932- - Contributor
Publication
1993 - Oxford University Press, Kuala Lumpur, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
76,250 words, Guess
Page Count
305 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1408651M
- ISBN-109676530263
- OCLC Control Number27935415
- Library of Congress Control Number93017228
- Goodreads5987778
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- LibraryThing6200896
Classifications
- DDC959.3/023
- LCCDS564 .C5613 1993
Description
The Abbe de Choisy was one of the most extraordinary characters of the late seventeenth century: libertine, transvestite, courtier, diplomat, priest, and academician. His career nevertheless ended respectably as Dean of the Academic Francaise. Prior to this appointment, his connections had secured him - in 1685 - the novel post of co-ambassador to King Narai of Siam. Choisy's account of the embassy, in the form of a daily journal addressed to a friend, is an acknowledged classic of French travel writing. It is by far the most lively of all the records of the mission which had the astonishing aim of converting King Narai to Catholicism. This is the first translation to appear in English of Choisy's record of the embassy. Written with fluent pen and subtle humour, the original text is presented here by Michael Smithies who provides a comprehensive Introduction, placing Choisy and his account in its period. The translation appears with a number of illustrations from other contemporary texts, Choisy's account being unillustrated.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Oxford in Asia hardback reprints.
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