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... preparations were made at Chusan . The Chinese afterwards became sorely perplexed to understand why our blow should be first struck in that quarter , where they were not prepared , rather than at Canton , where the grievances arose ...
... preparations were made at Chusan . The Chinese afterwards became sorely perplexed to understand why our blow should be first struck in that quarter , where they were not prepared , rather than at Canton , where the grievances arose ...
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... preparations were made showed their deep hatred of the foreigners , and their certain anticipation of success . Keshen , who had not then left Canton , made immense efforts to put every thing in a state of defence , and literally ...
... preparations were made showed their deep hatred of the foreigners , and their certain anticipation of success . Keshen , who had not then left Canton , made immense efforts to put every thing in a state of defence , and literally ...
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... preparations and this diligence ? I am certain it is their intention to constitute Chusan their own emporium . Tinghae , however , is situated in a very com- manding position , just half - way towards the very centre of our empire ; and ...
... preparations and this diligence ? I am certain it is their intention to constitute Chusan their own emporium . Tinghae , however , is situated in a very com- manding position , just half - way towards the very centre of our empire ; and ...
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... preparations made for their de- struction at Canton , it became the duty of Eleepoo to exercise dire vengeance , execute the decrees of heaven by the utter destruction of the invaders , and rejoice the hearts of the nation by his ...
... preparations made for their de- struction at Canton , it became the duty of Eleepoo to exercise dire vengeance , execute the decrees of heaven by the utter destruction of the invaders , and rejoice the hearts of the nation by his ...
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... preparations on the seas ; and the same was the case at Amoy , whence their ships retreated . Their whole force now amounts to about six thousand men ; and unless the villains who smuggle opium serve them for eyes , and ears , and wings ...
... preparations on the seas ; and the same was the case at Amoy , whence their ships retreated . Their whole force now amounts to about six thousand men ; and unless the villains who smuggle opium serve them for eyes , and ears , and wings ...
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China, During the War and Since the Peace, Volum 1 Sir John Francis Davis Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1852 |
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