Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1. English A richly illustrated study presenting William Alexander?s depictions of China, based on his travels as part of Lord Macartney?s embassy (1792?1794). The book features numerous plates, observations, and contextual notes that document Chinese landscapes, architecture, customs, and court scenes as seen through the eyes of an 18th-century British artist.