The War In China - Duncan McPherson - Bog

The War in China is a historical account of the Chinese Expedition that took place from April 1840 to August 1842. The book, written by Duncan McPherson, provides a detailed narrative of the events that led to the war between China and Britain, including the Opium Wars and the British demand for free trade with China. The book covers the formation of the Chinese Expedition and the various battles that took place during the war, including the capture of Canton and the Battle of Amoy. McPherson also describes the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Peace in August 1842, which ended the war and opened up China to foreign trade. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of China and its relations with the West during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.