02310cam a22003253u 4500 42685 UtSlPG 20260610133957.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23015754 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Hunter, William C., 1812-1891 The 'Fan Kwae' at Canton Before Treaty Days 1825-1844 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-05-10 Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The 'Fan Kwae' at Canton Before Treaty Days 1825-1844" by William C. Hunter is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the unique conditions of foreign traders in Canton, China, prior to the major treaties that altered these dynamics. It delves into the lives of foreign merchants and their interactions with local Chinese society, providing insights into an era marked by stark cultural contrasts and emerging global trade networks. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the foreign community in Canton, illustrating the restrictions placed on foreign presence and trade by the Chinese government. Hunter reflects on the landscape of the Canton River and its bustling environment, filled with ships and diverse cultures, creating a vivid picture of the unique position of foreign residents. Through anecdotes and observations about the traders aboard the ship 'Citizen,' the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complex relationships established between "foreign barbarians" and the local Chinese populace amidst rigid regulations and cultural barriers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Guangzhou (China) -- Description and travel Guangzhou (China) -- Commerce https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42685 83524 83524