Six Months With The Chinese Expedition: Or Leaves From A Soldier's Notebook (1841)

By Robert Jocelyn Jocelyn and Robert Jocelyn

Book Overview

""Six Months With The Chinese Expedition: Or Leaves From A Soldier�������s Notebook"" is a historical book written by Robert Jocelyn in 1841. It is a first-hand account of his experiences as a soldier during the First Opium War between China and Britain. The book provides a detailed description of the military campaign, including the battles, strategies, and tactics used by the British forces. Jocelyn also provides insights into the local culture, customs, and traditions of China, as well as his personal observations and reflections on the war. The book is written in a diary-style format, with daily entries chronicling Jocelyn's experiences over a period of six months. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of the Opium War and British imperialism 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104467526
• ISBN13: 9781104467524
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"