China Hands and Old Cantons

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The book delves into the experiences of Britons in late-imperial China, highlighting their frustrations with the Canton System's restrictions. John M. Carroll vividly portrays a pivotal era in the Anglo-Chinese relationship, focusing on the intertwined fates of tea and opium. Through firsthand accounts, it reveals the complexities of cultural exchange and tension during this significant historical period.