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Staunton diary, 1792-1793 : journey to China.

China: Trade, Politics and Culture, 1793-1980 Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Staunton, George Thomas, Sir, 1781-1859, author.
Contributor:
Duke University. Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, owner.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Gower, Erasmus, Sir, 1742-1814.
Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806.
Staunton, George Thomas, Sir, 1781-1859.
Travel writing.
Voyages and travels.
Brazil--Rio de Janeiro.
Malaysia.
Vietnam.
Genre:
Diaries
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Production:
[Place of production not identified] : [producer not identified], 1792-1793.
Summary:
Diary written by George Thomas Staunton, from the Papers of Sir George Leonard and George Thomas Staunton. George Thomas was 11 when this diary was written. He was the only member of the Macartney embassy who could read and write Chinese.
Notes:
Reference: Staunton Diary 1792-93
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