Travelogs of China by Westerners before 1949

This small collection covering the subjects of geography, natural resources, commerce, and social customs and conditions may seem to be rather a mixed collection. However, each has its own historical value, and together they serve to enrich and illuminate the map collection, providing a partial yet diverse reflection of the gradual process of cultural exchange between China and the West since the 16th century. They are acquired to support the Antique Maps of China Collection.