The greatest rivers often come from the least springs
21st Aug 2025 - Rare and Early Books
The 18th Century saw more than 30 voyages to China by the Swedish East India Company. On some of them,
Every now and again you need to go back and read a Trollope book or two. They are unexcelled for sharp amusement, intrigue, and just straight enjoyment, and inside the books you find things, such as New Zealand and kauri gum. Trollop also visited New Zealand in 1872 and wrote an account of his travels. You can read all about this in the attached article.
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Moral endeavours in Nanjing: Thomas Meadows and OMEA
22nd May 2024 - Rare and Early Books
Almost 80 years ago, Thomas Meadows, back in England on leave from the British consular service in China, wrote one