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10. Floating Brothels and ‘Unnatural Acts’
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Paul A. Van Dyke
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Illustrations ix
- Preface xi
- Acknowledgements xx
- Introduction: Whampoa and the Canton Trade 1
- 1. Ship Data, Manipulation of Trade Figures, and British Dominance 14
- 2. Anchoring, Careening, Commodores, and Signalling 39
- 3. Bankshalls 64
- 4. Healthcare, Injuries, Deaths, and Drunkenness 83
- 5. Death Estimates, Burial Protocols, and Special Celebrations 108
- 6. Crimes and Punishments 124
- 7. Chinese Thefts 157
- 8. Labour Market, Desertions, and Dismissals 176
- 9. Protests, EIC Row Guard, Religious Services, and the Belvidere Mutiny 197
- 10. Floating Brothels and ‘Unnatural Acts’ 220
- 11. Disasters and Marine Insurance 238
- Conclusion: The Story Is in the Details 254
- Bibliography 265
- Index 288
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Illustrations ix
- Preface xi
- Acknowledgements xx
- Introduction: Whampoa and the Canton Trade 1
- 1. Ship Data, Manipulation of Trade Figures, and British Dominance 14
- 2. Anchoring, Careening, Commodores, and Signalling 39
- 3. Bankshalls 64
- 4. Healthcare, Injuries, Deaths, and Drunkenness 83
- 5. Death Estimates, Burial Protocols, and Special Celebrations 108
- 6. Crimes and Punishments 124
- 7. Chinese Thefts 157
- 8. Labour Market, Desertions, and Dismissals 176
- 9. Protests, EIC Row Guard, Religious Services, and the Belvidere Mutiny 197
- 10. Floating Brothels and ‘Unnatural Acts’ 220
- 11. Disasters and Marine Insurance 238
- Conclusion: The Story Is in the Details 254
- Bibliography 265
- Index 288
