An Authentic Account of the Embassy of the Dutch East-India Company, to the Court of the Emperor of China, in the Years 1794 and 1795

A rare and vivid account of the Dutch East India Company's embassy to China in 1794–1795, this travelogue offers a unique glimpse into the Summer Palace and Chinese imperial court shortly after the British Macartney embassy. André Everard van Braam Houckgeest's meticulous observations, including detailed notes on cultural concepts, a 'correct chart' of the journey from Canton to Beijing, and a full itinerary, provide an authentic and immersive portrayal of late 18th-century China. First published in French (1797) and later in English (1798), the work captivated readers with its exotic descriptions, blending historical significance with vivid storytelling.

Braam Houckgeest, A. E. v. (2011). An Authentic Account of the Embassy of the Dutch East-India Company, to the Court of the Emperor of China, in the Years 1794 and 1795 (M. L. E. Moreau de Saint-Méry, Ed.). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511996078