Short History of the Late Mr. Peter Anthony Motteux: A Native of France Whilom Dramatist, China Merc

A Short History Of The Late Mr. Peter Anthony Motteux: A Native Of France Whilom Dramatist, China Merchant, And Auctioneer is a biographical book written by Henri Van Laun in 1881. The book is a detailed account of the life of Peter Anthony Motteux, a Frenchman who was a dramatist, China merchant, and auctioneer. The book explores Motteux's life, from his birth in France to his death in England. The author provides insight into Motteux's career as a dramatist, his success as a merchant in China, and his later years as an auctioneer. The book also delves into Motteux's personal life, including his marriage and his relationships with other notable figures of his time. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life of Peter Anthony Motteux or the history of France and England in the 17th and 18th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.