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 19
... person's head , being abstracted without the knowledge of the sleeper ; occasionally the Chinese thieves take off a portion of the roof , drop down noiselessly , like cats , into the apartment , take all they want , and decamp in the ...
... person's head , being abstracted without the knowledge of the sleeper ; occasionally the Chinese thieves take off a portion of the roof , drop down noiselessly , like cats , into the apartment , take all they want , and decamp in the ...
Pàgina 23
... person who complained of this usage ; he alone declared that his health was sacrificed , his slumbers disturbed , and he alone had no occa- sion for a watchman , having a military guard . This edict was universally complained of , as ...
... person who complained of this usage ; he alone declared that his health was sacrificed , his slumbers disturbed , and he alone had no occa- sion for a watchman , having a military guard . This edict was universally complained of , as ...
Pàgina 26
... person of Mr. Hulme to fill so important a post . In the con- struction of a court of justice , many difficulties must necessarily arise , as all who know anything of the routine of business in legal offices will readily admit , more ...
... person of Mr. Hulme to fill so important a post . In the con- struction of a court of justice , many difficulties must necessarily arise , as all who know anything of the routine of business in legal offices will readily admit , more ...
Pàgina 42
... persons of the three gentlemen , and cautiously possessing them- selves of all the firearms and defensive weapons which were on board . The marauders then proceeded into the cabin , and packed up all the gentlemen's wearing apparel ...
... persons of the three gentlemen , and cautiously possessing them- selves of all the firearms and defensive weapons which were on board . The marauders then proceeded into the cabin , and packed up all the gentlemen's wearing apparel ...
Pàgina 54
... person . The mandarin then pointed to her brooch and watch , which were alternately handed to him for inspection ; and having examined each with much attention , he returned them , with courteous gesture of thanks : he then placed her ...
... person . The mandarin then pointed to her brooch and watch , which were alternately handed to him for inspection ; and having examined each with much attention , he returned them , with courteous gesture of thanks : he then placed her ...
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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 ..., Volum 1 Henry Charles Sirr Visualització completa - 1849 |
China and the Chinese: Their Religion, Character, Customs, and ..., Volum 1 Henry Charles Sirr Visualització completa - 1849 |
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