James L. A. Hope / James LaHope
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
In Quest of Coolies is a book written by James L. A. Hope and published in 1872. The book is a detailed account of the author’s journey to China in search of coolies, or indentured laborers, to work on plantations in the British colonies. The book provides a vivid description of the author’s experiences in China, including his encounters with Chinese officials, labor agents, and coolies themselves.The book begins with the author’s arrival in Hong Kong, where he meets with various labor agents and begins to negotiate for the purchase of coolies. He then travels to various parts of China, including Canton, Shanghai, and Amoy, in search of coolies. Along the way, he describes the customs and traditions of the Chinese people, as well as the challenges he faces in negotiating with labor agents and dealing with the Chinese bureaucracy.The book also provides a detailed account of the conditions under which coolies were transported to the British colonies. These conditions were often harsh and inhumane, and many coolies died during the voyage. The author describes the cramped conditions on the ships, the lack of adequate food and water, and the brutal treatment of coolies by ship captains and crew members.In Quest of Coolies is an important historical document that sheds light on the practice of indentured labor in the British colonies during the 19th century. It provides a valuable insight into the experiences of coolies, as well as the attitudes and beliefs of the British colonial authorities towards them. Despite its controversial subject matter, the book is well-written and engaging, and provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known aspect of colonial history.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.
