The Fan Kwae at Canton Before Treaty Days, 1825-1844 (1882)

The Fan Kwae At Canton Before Treaty Days, 1825-1844 is a historical book written by William C. Hunter in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of the British trading post in Canton (now Guangzhou), China, before the signing of the Treaty of Nanking in 1842. Hunter, who was a British merchant in China during this period, offers a firsthand perspective on the events that led up to the treaty and the daily life of the foreign community in Canton at the time. The book covers topics such as the opium trade, Chinese customs and traditions, the role of the British East India Company, and the interactions between the British and Chinese. The Fan Kwae At Canton Before Treaty Days is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British-Chinese relations and the early days of Western trade in China.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.