When America first met China : an exotic history of tea, drugs, and money in the Age of Sail

Dolin, Eric Jay.

Book 2012

Ancient China collides with newfangled America in this epic tale of opium smugglers, sea pirates, and dueling clipper ships.

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China Commerce United States History 19th century

United States Commerce China History 18th century

United States Commerce China History 19th century

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ISBN:

9780871404336
0871404338

Edition:

First edition

Description:

xviii, 394 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 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

LCCN:

2012016598

Control Number:

891888

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