A journey… to Pekin &… by water to Hang-Tchoo-Foo in China. BAKER 1797 old map
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A Sketch of a Journey from Zhe-Hol [Chengde] in Tartary by land to Pekin and from thence by water to Hang-Tchoo-Foo [Hangzhou] in China
This scarce map records the first attempt by the British to negotiate more favorable trade agreements with the Chinese emperor. The 1792 embassy of Lord McCartney was granted an audience with Emperor Qianlong, but failed to secure the agreements. The map follows the Grand Canal, the longest ancient canal in the world, from Beijing (here Pekin) to Hangzhou (here Hang-Tchoo-Foo). The official courier stations, each placed at intervals of 35 to 45 km, are noted along the route. Engraved by Benjamin Baker and Islington and published from London on "April the 12th, 1796" by George Nicol. Map drawn by J. Barrow.
Size 65 x 47 cm | 25.5 x 18.5 inches
Date Published: 1797
Type: Large 18th century hand coloured engraved map
Author: Baker, Benjamin
Publication: An Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China
Condition: Good |
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