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100 1 _aMarjoribanks, Charles,
_d1794-1833
245 1 0 _aBrief Account of the English Character
246 1 _a大英國人事略說
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-31
508 _aProduced by Ting Man Tsao
520 _a"Brief Account of the English Character" by Charles Marjoribanks is a historical tract written during the early 19th century, likely in the 1830s. This publication was created to educate the Chinese about English character and customs amid the growing trade relations between Britain and China. The text serves as a commentary on the perceptions of the English people and the nature of their interactions with Chinese society. The pamphlet outlines Marjoribanks's views on the English character, emphasizing their industriousness, humanity, and commitment to fair trade. He argues against the prevailing misconceptions about British ambitions in China, stating that England seeks peaceful relations rather than territorial expansion. Furthermore, he highlights instances of mutual respect and cooperation between English and Chinese merchants, advocating for friendly relations built on trade and understanding. Marjoribanks calls for improved treatment of English traders by local officials, emphasizing the importance of maintaining harmony to benefit both societies. Through this work, he attempts to bridge cultural gaps, presenting an image of the English as benevolent and honorable, despite instances of misunderstanding and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBritish -- China
653 _aChina -- Commerce -- Great Britain
653 _aGreat Britain -- Commerce -- China
700 1 _aMorrison, Robert,
_d1782-1834
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54820
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