This is a memoir of the British military campaign in China and the Pacific in the mid-19th century, written by an officer who served in that conflict. The book covers the battles, sieges, and diplomatic negotiations that took place during the war, as well as the experiences of British soldiers and civilians who were held captive by the Chinese. This book is a firsthand account of a significant event in British imperial history.

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