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Journal of the East India Company's ship 'Dorsetshire', kept by Charles William Hales, captain's clerk, 15 February 1817-26 April 1818.

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

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Hales, Charles William, author.
Contributor:
British Library, owner.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Hale, C. W. (Charles William), 1882-1952.
East India Company.
Commerce.
Punishment.
Voyages and travels.
China--Guangzhou.
China--Huangpu Qu (Guangzhou Shi).
Saint Helena.
Tristan da Cunha.
Genre:
Diaries
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Production:
[Place of production not identified] : [producer not identified], 1817-1818.
Summary:
The 'Dorsetshire' sailed from London to Whampoa Island (Huangpu), Canton (Guangzhou)and back, via the Cape of Good Hope, calling at St Helena and Ascension Island on the return voyage. Document faint in places.
Notes:
Reference: Add MS 45127
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