The Customs of Cambodia.
Bangkok. Siam Society. 1992. Second Edition. Stock ID #217255 This is the account of Chou Ta-Kuan (Zhou Daguan), a Chinese diplomat serving the second Emperor of the Yuan dynasty, Temur Khan. Chou Ta-Kuan resided in the court of King Indravarman III between 1296-1297. His impressions are considered one of the most important sources providing a historical understanding of the Ancient Khmer Kingdom. When referring to this item please quote stockid 217255.
Translated into English from the French version by Paul Pelliot of Chou's Chinese original text by J. Gilman d'Arcy Paul. Colour plan, colour plates, one folding, xx + 73pp, a good copy in faded dustjacket.
Price: $60.00 AU