Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
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.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Edition | Availability |
---|---|
1
Journal of a voyage to Siam, 1685-1686
1993, Oxford University Press
in English
9676530263 9789676530264
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-305).
Translation of: Journal du voyage de Siam.
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?July 17, 2024 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
July 31, 2020 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
February 7, 2010 | Edited by WorkBot | add more information to works |
December 10, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |