Pierre Poivre Livres

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, highlighting its cultural significance. While it retains the original's imperfections, such as marks and notations, it aims to provide an authentic reading experience. This edition is part of an initiative to preserve and promote important literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern reproductions that honor the original text.

Culturally significant, this work preserves the essence of its original artifact, showcasing historical copyright references and library stamps that highlight its importance in civilization's knowledge base. The reproduction aims to remain faithful to the original, allowing readers to engage with a piece of history that has been housed in prominent libraries worldwide.

Exploring the customs, manners, and arts of various nations in Asia and Africa, this work offers insightful observations from a philosophical perspective. The author reflects on diverse cultures, providing a rich tapestry of experiences and knowledge gathered during travels. This unchanged reprint of the original 1769 edition preserves the historical context and depth of the author's explorations, making it a valuable resource for those interested in cultural studies and philosophical inquiry.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote the cultural importance of literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original text.

Poivre (*1719) verkörpert wie nur wenige Menschen des 18. Jahrhunderts die Weltoffenheit und den Forscherdrang der Aufklärung. Sein abenteuerliches Leben als Missionar, Kaufmann, Botaniker und Kolonialagent führte ihn in zahlreiche Länder am Indischen Ozean.