Chinese literature began to make its appearance even at this early date.
Among the books bought with £20 given by Lady Kath. Sandys were, 'Octo
volumina lingua Chinensi,' while two others, '_Excusa_ in regno et
lingua Chinensi,' were bought, together with the donor's own 'Historie
of Great Britaine,' with a gift of £5 from John Clapham.