China and the Chinese: Their Religion, Character, Customs, and Manufacturers: the Evils Arising from the Opium Trade : with a Glance at Our Religious, Moral, Political and Commercial Intercourse with the CountryWm. S. Orr & Company, 1849 |
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Pàgina 164
... consul is situated on a hill about two miles and a half from the city ; and fine views of the city , suburbs , and river , are here obtained . The consulate was formerly a joss - house , and is rented from the priests by the local ...
... consul is situated on a hill about two miles and a half from the city ; and fine views of the city , suburbs , and river , are here obtained . The consulate was formerly a joss - house , and is rented from the priests by the local ...
Pàgina 165
... consul , was a wretched place , built upon piles , in the river suburb ; at high water , it was positively stated by the late consul , Mr. Lay , that the river used to dash under his door , and inundate his room ; and the stench arising ...
... consul , was a wretched place , built upon piles , in the river suburb ; at high water , it was positively stated by the late consul , Mr. Lay , that the river used to dash under his door , and inundate his room ; and the stench arising ...
Pàgina 166
... consul , Mr. Lay , to take his departure for his illeligibly situated residence . A China mandarin of low rank has come on board to see what the fire - ship wanted , and upon receiving the information that the British consul of Foo ...
... consul , Mr. Lay , to take his departure for his illeligibly situated residence . A China mandarin of low rank has come on board to see what the fire - ship wanted , and upon receiving the information that the British consul of Foo ...
Pàgina 171
... he appears in the streets . Our consul has been many times obliged to remonstrate with the authorities concerning the conduct of the populace , for not unfrequently they have proceeded from words to blows : these com- plaints.
... he appears in the streets . Our consul has been many times obliged to remonstrate with the authorities concerning the conduct of the populace , for not unfrequently they have proceeded from words to blows : these com- plaints.
Pàgina 172
... consul were , as redress could rarely be obtained from the Chinese authorities . The inhabitants of Foo - chow - foo do not confine their lawless acts to Europeans , as they are the most deter- mined pirates who infest the seas . Mr ...
... consul were , as redress could rarely be obtained from the Chinese authorities . The inhabitants of Foo - chow - foo do not confine their lawless acts to Europeans , as they are the most deter- mined pirates who infest the seas . Mr ...
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China and the Chinese: Their Religion, Character, Customs, and ..., Volum 1 Henry Charles Sirr Visualització completa - 1849 |
China and the Chinese: Their Religion, Character, Customs, and Manufactures ... Henry Charles Sirr Visualització de fragments - 1849 |
China and the Chinese: Their Religion, Character, Customs, and Manufactures ... Henry Charles Sirr Visualització de fragments - 1978 |
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