A Sketch of Chinese History
A Sketch of Chinese History
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The terms of peace having been refused. Captain Elliot put the matter into Commodore Bremer's hands, and that officer once more captured the Bogue Forts at the mouth of the Canton River. Then followed in quick succession a medley of peace and war, at times there were hostilities, but these were often suspended by truces so that trade might be carried on. Captain Elliot seems always to have been disinclined to push the Chinese to extremities. The Chinese made good use of these lulls in the storm... to further their preparations for the defence of Canton, and began to mass troops m the neighborhood of the city.
Renewal of the War.
On May 21st the signal for the renewal of the war was given by the Chinese floating down on the falling tide a number of fire rafts for the purpose of destroying the British ships lying at anchor. This scheme failed to accomplish its object, some of the rafts getting aground and setting fire to the village huts along the shore. The British retaliated by capturing the inner forts and by destroying a fleet of war junks.
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The terms of peace having been refused. Captain Elliot put the matter into Commodore Bremer's hands, and that officer once more captured the Bogue Forts at the mouth of the Canton River. Then followed in quick succession a medley of peace and war, at times there were hostilities, but these were often suspended by truces so that trade might be carried on. Captain Elliot seems always to have been disinclined to push the Chinese to extremities. The Chinese made good use of these lulls in the storm... to further their preparations for the defence of Canton, and began to mass troops m the neighborhood of the city.
Renewal of the War.
On May 21st the signal for the renewal of the war was given by the Chinese floating down on the falling tide a number of fire rafts for the purpose of destroying the British ships lying at anchor. This scheme failed to accomplish its object, some of the rafts getting aground and setting fire to the village huts along the shore. The British retaliated by capturing the inner forts and by destroying a fleet of war junks.
What to read after A Sketch of Chinese History?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Pott, F. L. Hawks (Francis Lister Hawks), 1864-1947 to read onlineMoreLess
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