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 3
... taken possession of by us , the whole population , which was under eight thousand , consisted prin- cipally of this disreputable class ; and although many have left , still the insecurity of property in Hong- Kong is proverbial , and ...
... taken possession of by us , the whole population , which was under eight thousand , consisted prin- cipally of this disreputable class ; and although many have left , still the insecurity of property in Hong- Kong is proverbial , and ...
Pàgina 9
... taken from the arm at the commencement of the fever , the case is generally sure to terminate fatally ; this fearful disease appears to have baffled all medical skill , for treatment which has proved successful in one case will be ...
... taken from the arm at the commencement of the fever , the case is generally sure to terminate fatally ; this fearful disease appears to have baffled all medical skill , for treatment which has proved successful in one case will be ...
Pàgina 14
... taken place in any other part of the world . Military men and civilians , who have passed the greater part of their lives in India , * have affirmed * Three Years ' Wanderings in the Northern Provinces of China , by Robert Fortune ...
... taken place in any other part of the world . Military men and civilians , who have passed the greater part of their lives in India , * have affirmed * Three Years ' Wanderings in the Northern Provinces of China , by Robert Fortune ...
Pàgina 31
... taken a house on lease , at the monthly rate of three hundred and fifty dollars * The Spanish dollar varies in value from four shillings and two- pence to four shillings and sixpence . Spanish per month ; this building is extensive and of.
... taken a house on lease , at the monthly rate of three hundred and fifty dollars * The Spanish dollar varies in value from four shillings and two- pence to four shillings and sixpence . Spanish per month ; this building is extensive and of.
Pàgina 33
... taken to the bazaar for sale , with a belly distended , until it is as tight as a drum . The Chinese fatten their pigs to an enormous extent , consequently the pork is disgusting to our taste , and unfit for food ; it is stated by ...
... taken to the bazaar for sale , with a belly distended , until it is as tight as a drum . The Chinese fatten their pigs to an enormous extent , consequently the pork is disgusting to our taste , and unfit for food ; it is stated by ...
Altres edicions - Mostra-ho tot
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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