The Great and Mighty Kingdom
11th Jul 2025 - Rare and Early Books
The first comprehensive book on China widely available to European readers was that compiled by the Spanish Jesuit priest Juan
Every now and again you need to go back and read a Trollope book or two. They are unexcelled for sharp amusement, intrigue, and just straight enjoyment, and inside the books you find things, such as New Zealand and kauri gum. Trollop also visited New Zealand in 1872 and wrote an account of his travels. You can read all about this in the attached article.
