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An historical and geographical description of Formosa, an island subject to the Emperor of Japan : Giving an account of the religion, customs, manners, &c. of the inhabitants. Together with a Relation of what happen'd to the Author in his travels; particularly his Conferences with the Jesuits, and others, in several parts of Europe. Also the history and reasons of his conversion to Christianity, with his Objections against it (in defence of Paganism) and their answers. To which is prefix'd, a preface in vindication of himself from the reflections of a Jesuit lately come from China, with and account of what passed between them
Psalmanazar, George (1679?-1763)
1704
Pp. 328-331 misnumbered 128-131. George Psalmanazar is a pseudonym. The author's real name is unknown. He was in fact French and had never been to Formosa, the entire work being a fraud. Text is c...
Memoirs of **** : commonly known by the name of George Psalmanazar, a reputed native of Formosa
Psalmanazar, George (1679?-1763)
1764
George Psalmanazar is a pseudonym - ESTC.