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Travellers and Philosophers Ask For Eastern Discovery
Letter to Fum Hoam argues European travellers miss the true knowledge of Asia. It praises Bacon, imagining a philosopher traveler enlightening distant realms, urges sending learned explorers to study eastern secrets, and critiques merchants and missionaries for biased, sensational reports.
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Asia
Gemelli
Siberian
Tartary
Europe
India
Bacon
England
Boyle
Germany
France
China