Frontmatter

Kapitel in diesem Buch

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