Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton
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TRAVELS
IN
CHINA,
CONTAINING
DESCRIPTIONS, OBSERVATIONS, AND COMPARISONS, MADE AND COLLECTED IN THE COURSE OF A SHORT RESIDENCE AT THE IMPERIAL PALACE OF YUEN-MIN-YUEN, AND ON A SUBSEQUENT JOURNEY THROUGH THE COUNTRY FROM
DESCRIPTIONS, OBSERVATIONS, AND COMPARISONS, MADE AND COLLECTED IN THE COURSE OF A SHORT RESIDENCE AT THE IMPERIAL PALACE OF YUEN-MIN-YUEN, AND ON A SUBSEQUENT JOURNEY THROUGH THE COUNTRY FROM
PEKIN TO CANTON.
IN WHICH IT IS ATTEMPTED TO APPRECIATE THE RANK THAT THIS EXTRAORDINARY EMPIRE MAY BE CONSIDERED TO HOLD IN THE SCALE OF CIVILIZED NATIONS.
"NON CUIVIS HOMINI CONTINGIT ADIRE CORINTHUM." It is the lot of few to go to PEKIN.
LATE PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EARL OF MACARTNEY, AND ONE OF HIS SUITE AS AMBASSADOR FROM THE KING OF GREAT BRITAIN TO THE EMPEROR OF CHINA.
"NON CUIVIS HOMINI CONTINGIT ADIRE CORINTHUM." It is the lot of few to go to PEKIN.
LATE PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EARL OF MACARTNEY, AND ONE OF HIS SUITE AS AMBASSADOR FROM THE KING OF GREAT BRITAIN TO THE EMPEROR OF CHINA.
ILLUSTRATED WITH SEVERAL ENGRAVINGS.
LONDON: Printed by A. Strahan, Printers-Street, FOR T. CADELL AND W. DAVIES, IN THE STRAND. 1804.
TO
LONDON: Printed by A. Strahan, Printers-Street, FOR T. CADELL AND W. DAVIES, IN THE STRAND. 1804.
TO
IN WHICH IT IS ATTEMPTED TO APPRECIATE THE RANK THAT THIS EXTRAORDINARY EMPIRE MAY BE CONSIDERED TO HOLD IN THE SCALE OF CIVILIZED NATIONS.
"NON CUIVIS HOMINI CONTINGIT ADIRE CORINTHUM." It is the lot of few to go to PEKIN.
LATE PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EARL OF MACARTNEY, AND ONE OF HIS SUITE AS AMBASSADOR FROM THE KING OF GREAT BRITAIN TO THE EMPEROR OF CHINA.
"NON CUIVIS HOMINI CONTINGIT ADIRE CORINTHUM." It is the lot of few to go to PEKIN.
LATE PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EARL OF MACARTNEY, AND ONE OF HIS SUITE AS AMBASSADOR FROM THE KING OF GREAT BRITAIN TO THE EMPEROR OF CHINA.
ILLUSTRATED WITH SEVERAL ENGRAVINGS.
LONDON: Printed by A. Strahan, Printers-Street, FOR T. CADELL AND W. DAVIES, IN THE STRAND. 1804.
TO
LONDON: Printed by A. Strahan, Printers-Street, FOR T. CADELL AND W. DAVIES, IN THE STRAND. 1804.
TO
THE EARL OF MACARTNEY, K. B.
ONE OF HIS MAJESTY'S MOST HONOURABLE PRIVY COUNCIL, &c. &c. &c.
THIS VOLUME OF TRAVELS IN CHINA, &c.
IS RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED,
BY
JOHN BARROW.
IS RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED,
BY
JOHN BARROW.
ONE OF HIS MAJESTY'S MOST HONOURABLE PRIVY COUNCIL, &c. &c. &c.
THIS VOLUME OF TRAVELS IN CHINA, &c.
IS RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED,
BY
JOHN BARROW.
IS RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED,
BY
JOHN BARROW.
CONTENTS.
CHAP. I.
PRELIMINARY MATTER.
PRELIMINARY MATTER.
CHAP. II.
Occurrences and Observations in the Navigation of the Yellow Sea, and the Passage up the Pei-ho, or White River.
Occurrences and Observations in the Navigation of the Yellow Sea, and the Passage up the Pei-ho, or White River.
CHAP. III.
Journey through the Capital to a Country Villa of the Emperor. Return to Pekin. The Imperial Palace and Gardens of Yuen-min-yuen, and the Parks of Gehol.
Journey through the Capital to a Country Villa of the Emperor. Return to Pekin. The Imperial Palace and Gardens of Yuen-min-yuen, and the Parks of Gehol.
CHAP. IV.
Sketch of the State of Society in China.—Manners, Customs, Sentiments, and Moral Character of the People.
Sketch of the State of Society in China.—Manners, Customs, Sentiments, and Moral Character of the People.
CHAP. V.
Manners and Amusements of the Court—Reception of Embassadors.—Character and private Life of the Emperor—His Eunuchs and Women.
Manners and Amusements of the Court—Reception of Embassadors.—Character and private Life of the Emperor—His Eunuchs and Women.
CHAP. VI.
Language.—Literature, and the fine Arts.—Sciences.—Mechanics, and Medicine.
Language.—Literature, and the fine Arts.—Sciences.—Mechanics, and Medicine.
CHAP. VII.
Government—Laws—Tenures of Land and Taxes—Revenues—Civil and Military Ranks, and Establishments.
Government—Laws—Tenures of Land and Taxes—Revenues—Civil and Military Ranks, and Establishments.
CHAP. VIII.
Conjectures on the Origin of the Chinese.—Their Religious Sects,—Tenets,—and Ceremonies.
Conjectures on the Origin of the Chinese.—Their Religious Sects,—Tenets,—and Ceremonies.
CHAP. IX.
Journey from Tong-choo-foo to the Province of Canton.—Face of the Country, and its Productions.—Buildings and other Works.—Condition of the People.—State of Agriculture.—Population.
Journey from Tong-choo-foo to the Province of Canton.—Face of the Country, and its Productions.—Buildings and other Works.—Condition of the People.—State of Agriculture.—Population.
CHAP. X.
Journey through the Province of Canton.—Situation of Foreigners trading to this Port.—Conclusion.
Journey through the Province of Canton.—Situation of Foreigners trading to this Port.—Conclusion.
LIST OF PLATES.
ERRATA.
ADVERTISEMENT.
TRAVELS
IN
IN
CHINA.
CHAP. I.
PRELIMINARY MATTER.
PRELIMINARY MATTER.
CHAP. II.
Occurrences and Observations in the Navigation of the Yellow Sea, and the Passage up the Pei-ho, or White River.
Occurrences and Observations in the Navigation of the Yellow Sea, and the Passage up the Pei-ho, or White River.
CHAP. III.
Journey through the Capital to a Country Villa of the Emperor. Return to Pekin. The Imperial Palace and Gardens of Yuen-min-yuen, and the Parks of Gehol.
Journey through the Capital to a Country Villa of the Emperor. Return to Pekin. The Imperial Palace and Gardens of Yuen-min-yuen, and the Parks of Gehol.
CHAP. IV.
Sketch of the State of Society in China.—Manners, Customs, Sentiments, and Moral Character of the People.
Sketch of the State of Society in China.—Manners, Customs, Sentiments, and Moral Character of the People.
CHAP. V.
Manners and Amusements of the Court—Reception of Embassadors—Character and private Life of the Emperor—His Eunuchs and Women.
Manners and Amusements of the Court—Reception of Embassadors—Character and private Life of the Emperor—His Eunuchs and Women.
CHAP. VI.
Language.—Literature, and the fine Arts.—Sciences.—Mechanics, and Medicine.
CHINESE POPULAR AIRS.
Language.—Literature, and the fine Arts.—Sciences.—Mechanics, and Medicine.
CHINESE POPULAR AIRS.
CHAP. VII.
Government—Laws—Tenures of Land and Taxes—Revenues—Civil and Military Ranks, and Establishments.
Government—Laws—Tenures of Land and Taxes—Revenues—Civil and Military Ranks, and Establishments.
CHAP. VIII.
Conjectures on the Origin of the Chinese.—Their Religious Sects,—Tenets,—and Ceremonies.
Conjectures on the Origin of the Chinese.—Their Religious Sects,—Tenets,—and Ceremonies.
CHAP. IX.
Journey from Tong-choo-foo to the Province of Canton—Face of the Country, and its Productions.—Buildings and other Public Works.—Condition of the People—State of Agriculture.—Population.
Journey from Tong-choo-foo to the Province of Canton—Face of the Country, and its Productions.—Buildings and other Public Works.—Condition of the People—State of Agriculture.—Population.
CHAP. X.
Journey through the Province of Canton.—Situation of Foreigners trading to this Port.—Conclusion.
Journey through the Province of Canton.—Situation of Foreigners trading to this Port.—Conclusion.
CONCLUSION.
INDEX.
THE END.
THE END.
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