Publisher's Synopsis
""Statement Of Claims Of The British Subjects Interested In Opium: Surrendered To Captain Elliot At Canton For The Public Service"" is a historical document compiled by Selborne, Roundell Palmer in 1840. The book contains a collection of statements made by British subjects who were involved in the opium trade in China. The statements were surrendered to Captain Elliot at Canton for the public service. The book provides a detailed account of the opium trade and the British subjects' claims regarding their involvement in it. It sheds light on the politics and economics of the time and provides insight into the British Empire's role in the opium trade in China. The book is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the opium trade and its impact on British-Chinese relations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.
