When America first met China : an exotic history of tea, drugs, and money in the age of sail
2012
382.0973 D659 2012
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Title
When America first met China : an exotic history of tea, drugs, and money in the age of sail
Edition
1st ed.
Published
New York : Liveright Pub. Corp., c2012.
Description
xviii, 394 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
Call Number
382.0973 D659 2012
System Control No.
(OCoLC)783160162
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-365) and index.
Contents: "The adventurous pursuits of commerce" -- The Middle Kingdom -- China dreams -- The "new people" -- China rush -- The golden ghetto -- China through American eyes -- The Opium War -- Racing the wind -- Fading fortune -- Echoes of the past.
L2012G151
SOC mentioned: p. 17-18.
SOC Library staff acknowledged: p. 316.
Ancient China collides with New World America in this epic tale of opium smugglers, sea pirates, and dueling clipper ships.
Contents: "The adventurous pursuits of commerce" -- The Middle Kingdom -- China dreams -- The "new people" -- China rush -- The golden ghetto -- China through American eyes -- The Opium War -- Racing the wind -- Fading fortune -- Echoes of the past.
L2012G151
SOC mentioned: p. 17-18.
SOC Library staff acknowledged: p. 316.
Ancient China collides with New World America in this epic tale of opium smugglers, sea pirates, and dueling clipper ships.
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