A Narrative Of The British Embassy To China, In The Years 1792-1794 Containing The Various Circumstances Of The Embassy, With Accounts Of The Customs And Manners Of The Chinese (1796)

A Narrative of the British Embassy to China, in the Years 1792-1794 is a historical account of the first British diplomatic mission to China. Written by Aeneas Anderson and published in 1796, the book provides a detailed description of the embassy's journey and its interactions with the Chinese government and people. Anderson, who was the secretary to the British ambassador, Lord Macartney, provides a firsthand account of the embassy's experiences, including its encounters with Chinese officials, the emperor, and other prominent figures. The book also includes descriptions of Chinese customs and manners, as well as observations on the country's geography, economy, and culture. Overall, A Narrative of the British Embassy to China is an important historical document that sheds light on the early interactions between China and the West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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.