Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843 by Hall et al.
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"Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843" by Hall et al. is a historical account written in the early to mid-19th century. The work chronicles the experiences and operations of the British iron steamer Nemesis during the First Opium War in China, detailing both the ship's technical innovations and the military adventures she undertook. The narrative not only covers the journey of the Nemesis itself, but
also provides insights into British naval operations and interactions with the Chinese as well as discussions on colonialism and trade. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the historical context surrounding the British-CChinese relations of the time. It begins with a reflection on the tensions that arose in 1839 due to aggressive actions taken by Chinese Commissioner Lin against British trade interests. This conflict prompted the British government to send out armed vessels tailored for riverine warfare, leading to the commissioning of the Nemesis. The text delves into the ship's construction, capabilities, and the challenges faced during her early voyages, including navigational difficulties, mechanical issues, and the fierce conditions faced at sea. The Nemesis's departure from Liverpool is marked by both excitement and trepidation, as the crew embarks on a journey filled with uncertainty and potential peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hall, W. H. (William Hutcheon), Sir, 1797?-1878 |
|---|---|
| Author | Bernard, W. D. (William Dallas), 1808-1866 |
| Title |
Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843 And of the Combined Naval and Military Operations in China: Comprising a Complete Account of the Colony of Hong-Kong and Remarks on the Character & Habits of the Chinese. Second Edition |
| Credits |
Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Nemesis (Steamer) |
| Subject | China -- History -- Opium War, 1840-1842 |
| Subject | Hong Kong (China) -- History |
| Subject | Hong Kong (China) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43669 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43669-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 970 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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