Jon Bursey: 1 book
Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong
Pearl of the Orient
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2018
An in-depth look at the life of Captain Charles Elliot—from his Royal Navy career to his controversial role in establishing Hong Kong as a British colony.
On January 26, 1841, the British took possession of the island of Hong Kong. The Convention of Chuenpi was immediately repudiated by both...
