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First edition of a travel account to Syria

BESSON, Jean.
La Syrie Sainte ou la mission de Jesus et des peres de la compagnie de Jesus en Syrie.

Woodcut vignette on title, folding engraved map of Syria.

Woodcut vignette on title, folding engraved map of Syria.



Paris, Jean Henault, 1660. 2 parts in 1 vol. 8vo. Contemporary mottled calf, spine ribbed and gilt, gilt fillet borders on sides. Woodcut vignette on title, folding engraved map of Syria. (24), 232, (24); 269, (35) pp.

First edition of a travel account to Syria, by the Jesuit Jean Besson (1610-1619). Before he travelled through Syria, Persia and Arabia, he was rector of Nimes and taught rhetorica and philosophy. The first part specifically recounts the establishment, development and progress of the Jesuit mission in Syria. The second part describes the holy and sacred places that were visited. It gives a very detailed and interesting description of Syria and of the various customs and habits of the Druse, Maronite and Turkish people, etc.

Good copy.- (Some dampstains on lower corners and repaired tear on map).
De Backer-Sommervogel 1412; Chadenat 756.

Related Subjects: Asia  Cartography  Jesuits  Mission  Religion 

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