De Bourboulon Catherine (w1837)
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- Description: Catherine de Bourboulon was one of the earliest Western explorers in China during the 19th century. As the wife of the French diplomat Alexandre de Bourboulon, France's general consul in China, she accompanied her husband on numerous diplomatic journeys across Asia. Her letters and travel diaries, filled with sharp observations and detailed descriptions, provide a vivid picture of East Asia during a time of significant change. Catherine was not just a witness but also an active participant in these journeys, significantly contributing to the West's understanding of China and East Asia during her era
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- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On horseback, A cavallo, A cheval
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Internet: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_de_Bourboulon
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97317477
