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Hong Kong 1862-1919: Years of Discretion

Hong Kong 1862-1919: Years of Discretion - 1975

by Sayer, Geoffrey Robley

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Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 1975. Traces the history of the colony from the date of the infamous Treaty of Tientsin (legalizing the import of opium by foreign traders) through a series of British governorships to that of Sir Henry May (1912-19). Includes some fascinating appendices, including details of the convention that added Kowloon to the territory (1898), the population of Hong Kong in the mid 19th century, the first 100 residences on the Peak, population of various tradesmen, shipping arrivals, property values, exchange rates, etc. xiv, 166 pp., 25 b&w photos, 1 map.. First Edition. Softbound. Near fine. 19 x 13 cm..
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