Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in the Years 1857, '58, '59; Volume 2

First published in 1859, this book provides a firsthand account of the famous diplomatic mission led by Lord Elgin to China and Japan. Oliphant, who served as Elgin's private secretary, offers a vivid and insightful narrative of the mission, including its diplomatic and military aspects, as well as its cultural and social implications.
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