This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.…mehr
This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Preface Preliminary Inquiry: 'Powerful motive' Claims to science Do-nothings of the embassy 'Lot of few to go to Pekin' Palace of Yuen-min-yuen Diodati, interpreter at the palace 'Serious charge Emperor's birth-day Old eunuch Old eunuch October 1st Parodies on Lord McCartney Dismissal of the embassy Investigations of 'Facts and Observations': Sentiments on the 'facts and observations' extracted from the Travels Eclipse at Tonchoo Scorpions at Tonchoo 'Canton Ulcer' 'Foreign Devils' 'Want of fellow-felling' Inhumanity, 1st illustration Inhumanity, 2nd illustration Inhumanity, 3rd illustration Ill-treatment of women Vessel upset on rice mill Specimens of exaggeration illustrating the capabilities of the 'motive' Rash assertions good enough for 'facts' Poyang Lake and Barrow Swamps Sandy Islands of the Poyang 'Sink of China' Lake Cining Barrow Swamps of Shantong 'Immense aqueduct' Grand Canal Grand Canal - the Comptroller's 'Endeavour' Uniform of Kiangnan Soochoo beauties Lake Taihoo Trifing notabilia Shingmoo confounded with Poosa Parker's lens Gardens of Yuen-min-yuen Pedestrian feat Glacis on Grand Canal Accommodation Bay Chinese roads Specimens of remarkable observations Cannon Whims of Pechelee Waste lands Civilities to the embassy Barrow's journal Engraved representation of lion Amusing anecodtes of the 'Authentic Account' improved on and rendered worthless by Barrow Unassailable incidents Mysterious adventures Palatial incidents Barrow versus Staunton: Official volumes Keeto whirlpool Cholera morbus Visit to Tinghai Chinese pilots First impressions Country on the Pyho Soil around Pekin Barrow versus the official maps: Geographical and statistical contradictions Blundering in dates Bungling Lord McCartney's journal: Bears marks of having been improperly dealt with Opportunities for information: comptroller never at a loss Retrospect: inquiry finished Conclusion: inconsistencies of the 'interesting episode' inexhaustible.
Preface Preliminary Inquiry: 'Powerful motive' Claims to science Do-nothings of the embassy 'Lot of few to go to Pekin' Palace of Yuen-min-yuen Diodati, interpreter at the palace 'Serious charge Emperor's birth-day Old eunuch Old eunuch October 1st Parodies on Lord McCartney Dismissal of the embassy Investigations of 'Facts and Observations': Sentiments on the 'facts and observations' extracted from the Travels Eclipse at Tonchoo Scorpions at Tonchoo 'Canton Ulcer' 'Foreign Devils' 'Want of fellow-felling' Inhumanity, 1st illustration Inhumanity, 2nd illustration Inhumanity, 3rd illustration Ill-treatment of women Vessel upset on rice mill Specimens of exaggeration illustrating the capabilities of the 'motive' Rash assertions good enough for 'facts' Poyang Lake and Barrow Swamps Sandy Islands of the Poyang 'Sink of China' Lake Cining Barrow Swamps of Shantong 'Immense aqueduct' Grand Canal Grand Canal - the Comptroller's 'Endeavour' Uniform of Kiangnan Soochoo beauties Lake Taihoo Trifing notabilia Shingmoo confounded with Poosa Parker's lens Gardens of Yuen-min-yuen Pedestrian feat Glacis on Grand Canal Accommodation Bay Chinese roads Specimens of remarkable observations Cannon Whims of Pechelee Waste lands Civilities to the embassy Barrow's journal Engraved representation of lion Amusing anecodtes of the 'Authentic Account' improved on and rendered worthless by Barrow Unassailable incidents Mysterious adventures Palatial incidents Barrow versus Staunton: Official volumes Keeto whirlpool Cholera morbus Visit to Tinghai Chinese pilots First impressions Country on the Pyho Soil around Pekin Barrow versus the official maps: Geographical and statistical contradictions Blundering in dates Bungling Lord McCartney's journal: Bears marks of having been improperly dealt with Opportunities for information: comptroller never at a loss Retrospect: inquiry finished Conclusion: inconsistencies of the 'interesting episode' inexhaustible.
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