Embark on a journey to the exotic and mysterious world of imperial China in this captivating account of a historic diplomatic mission. Led by Lord Amherst, the British embassy made a perilous journey to the Chinese court in an attempt to forge a new relationship with this powerful nation. Full of vivid descriptions, fascinating details, and insightful observations, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in China, diplomacy, or the history of the British Empire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.