America's first adventure in China : trade, treaties, opium, and salvation
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Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2013.
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viii, 283 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
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Community College of Aurora - CentreTech - BOOKS
E 183.8 .C5 H174 2013
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E 183.8 .C5 H174 2013
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LC Subjects
China -- Commerce -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
China -- Commerce -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
China -- History -- Opium War, 1840-1842.
China -- History -- Taiping Rebellion, 1850-1864.
China -- Relations -- United States.
Missions, American -- China -- History -- 19th century.
Opium trade -- China -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Commerce -- China -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- Commerce -- China -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Relations -- China.
China -- Commerce -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
China -- History -- Opium War, 1840-1842.
China -- History -- Taiping Rebellion, 1850-1864.
China -- Relations -- United States.
Missions, American -- China -- History -- 19th century.
Opium trade -- China -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Commerce -- China -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- Commerce -- China -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Relations -- China.
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Published
Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2013.
Format
Book
Language
English
UPC
40022233604
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [235]-273) and index.
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"In 1784, when Americans first voyaged to China, they confronted Chinese authorities who were unaware that the United States even existed. Nevertheless, a long, complicated, and fruitful trade relationship was born after American traders, missionaries, diplomats, and others sailed to China with lofty ambitions: to acquire fabulous wealth, convert China to Christianity, and even command a Chinese army. In America's First Adventure in China, John Haddad provides a colorful history of the evolving cultural exchange and interactions between these countries. He recounts how American expatriates adopted a pragmatic attitude--as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and improvisational approach--to their dealings with the Chinese. Haddad shows how opium played a potent role in the dreams of Americans who either smuggled it or opposed its importation, and he considers the missionary movement that compelled individuals to accept a hard life in an alien culture. As a result of their efforts, Americans achieved a favorable outcome--they established a unique presence in China--and cultivated a relationship whose complexities continue to grow."--Publisher's website.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Haddad, J. R. (2013). America's first adventure in China: trade, treaties, opium, and salvation . Temple University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Haddad, John Rogers. 2013. America's First Adventure in China: Trade, Treaties, Opium, and Salvation. Temple University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Haddad, John Rogers. America's First Adventure in China: Trade, Treaties, Opium, and Salvation Temple University Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Haddad, John Rogers. America's First Adventure in China: Trade, Treaties, Opium, and Salvation Temple University Press, 2013.
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