In Quest Of Coolies (1872) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165476695)

In Quest of Coolies is a book written by James L. A. Hope and published in 1872. The book is a first-hand account of the author's journey to China in search of laborers, specifically coolies, to work on the sugar plantations in the British colony of Mauritius. The book provides a detailed description of the author's experiences and observations during his trip, including his encounters with Chinese officials, merchants, and laborers. The author also provides insight into the conditions and treatment of coolies on the plantations, as well as the cultural differences between the Chinese and the British. In Quest of Coolies is an important historical document that sheds light on the labor practices of the time and the impact of colonialism on the lives of people in both China and Mauritius.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James L. a. Hope
ISBN-10: 116547669X
ISBN-13: 9781165476695
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d