Peking and the Pekingese V2: During the First Year of the British Embassy at Peking (1865) is a historical book written by David Field Rennie. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences during the first year of the British Embassy in Peking, China in 1865. The author, who was a member of the embassy, provides a comprehensive description of the city of Peking, its culture, customs, and people. He also describes the challenges faced by the British Embassy in establishing diplomatic relations with the Chinese government and the difficulties of communication due to language barriers. The book includes vivid descriptions of the architecture, art, and daily life of the Chinese people, as well as their attitudes towards foreigners. Additionally, the book provides an insight into the political and economic situation in China during that time. Peking and the Pekingese V2 is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of China and its relations with the West.In Two Volumes.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.