A Cruise In An Opium Clipper (1891)

""A Cruise In An Opium Clipper"" is a historical travelogue written by Lindsay Anderson, originally published in 1891. The book details Anderson's journey aboard a British opium clipper, which transported opium from India to China during the 19th century. Along the way, Anderson describes the ship's crew, the opium trade, and the various ports of call, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. He also offers insights into the social and cultural customs of the regions he visits. The book provides a unique perspective on a controversial aspect of British colonial history and offers a fascinating glimpse into life aboard a 19th-century clipper ship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.