Timothy J. Brook, “Mr. Selden’s Map of China: Decoding the Secrets of a Vanished Cartographer” (Bloomsbury, 2013)
New Books in East Asian Studies
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The Scandalous Trade of John Saris
This chapter explores the scandal surrounding John Saris and his involvement in the importation of Japanese erotica into England. It examines his role in trade networks, early European perceptions of China, and the intricate relationships among key figures in the history of English cartography.
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