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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

First published in 1859, this book provides a firsthand account of the famous diplomatic mission led by Lord Elgin to China and Japan. Oliphant, who served as Elgin's private secretary, offers a vivid and insightful narrative of the mission, including its diplomatic and military... Read Full Overview

First published in 1859, this book provides a firsthand account of the famous diplomatic mission led by Lord Elgin to China and Japan. Oliphant, who served as Elgin's private secretary, offers a vivid and insightful narrative of the mission, including its diplomatic and military... Read Full Overview