Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843

Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843 - And of the Combined Naval and Military Operations in China: Comprising a Complete Account of the Colony of Hong-Kong and Remarks on the Character & Habits of the Chinese. Second Edition

The rapid sale of the first edition, and the unexpected favour which the work has met with, have induced the Author to put forth a second edition, in a somewhat condensed and cheaper form. While no passages have been omitted which appeared essential to the completeness of the narrative, and none curtailed which seemed calculated to keep alive the general interest in the current of events, it is hoped, that the condensation of the whole into one volume, will be considered advantageous to a numerous class of readers. The woodcuts have been all retained, and an additional map of the east coast of China, comprising all the recent improvements, has been added. A few corrections in the detail of facts have been made, at the suggestion of officers engaged, and it is hoped that this edition will be found to possess some advantages over the first. The Author gladly takes this opportunity of thanking the naval and military officers concerned, for their indulgence, and also a considerate public for the friendly reception which has been accorded to the work. The Author is willing to believe that he owes more to the interest of the subject itself, when simply handled, than to his own individual efforts, however conscientiously directed. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 43669
Author: Bernard, W. D.‏ (William Dallas)‏
Release Date: Sep 8, 2013
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Contributor (Author): Hall, W. H. (William Hutcheon), Sir, 1797?-1878