Statement Of Claims Of The British Subjects Interested In Opium: Surrendered To Captain Elliot At Canton For The Public Service (1840)

By Roundell Palmer and Roundell Palmer Selborne

Book Overview

""Statement Of Claims Of The British Subjects Interested In Opium: Surrendered To Captain Elliot At Canton For The Public Service"" is a historical book written by Selborne, Roundell Palmer in 1840. The book is a compilation of claims made by British subjects who were involved in the opium trade in China during the 19th century. The claims were submitted to Captain Elliot, who was the British Superintendent of Trade in China at the time.The book provides insight into the controversial opium trade and the role played by British traders in it. It also sheds light on the political and economic tensions that existed between China and Britain during this period. The claims made by the British subjects highlight the losses they suffered as a result of the Chinese government's crackdown on the opium trade.The book is an important historical document that provides valuable information about the opium trade and its impact on China and Britain. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the opium trade and its impact on global politics and economics.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: 1437078435
• ISBN13: 9781437078435
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"