A Chinese Commercial Guide: Consisting of a Collection of Details and Regulations Respecting Foreign Trade With China, Sailing Directions, Tables (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

S. Wells Williams

9780260389886: A Chinese Commercial Guide: Consisting of a Collection of Details and Regulations Respecting Foreign Trade With China, Sailing Directions, Tables (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260389889 ISBN 13: 9780260389886

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Navigate historical China trade with confidence

Discover a practical guide packed with details and regulations on foreign commerce with China, sailing directions, and valuable tables. This reference helps readers understand historical trade practices, ports, duties, and everyday logistics that shaped early international commerce.

This edition compiles essential information for merchants, mariners, and researchers. It centers on how trade worked in practice, including route guidance, port rules, and the costs involved in moving goods to and from Chinese markets. The material is organized for quick lookup, making it suitable for study or hands-on reference.

Key ports, routes, and sailing directions for navigating China’s coast and nearby waters
Tariffs, duties, and regulatory details that affected export and import operations
Rules for loading, unloading, and shipboard management to ensure smooth cargo handling
Tables and summaries that quantify costs, weights, and measures used in trade

Ideal for readers of maritime history, trade regulation, and Asian commerce, this edition provides a tangible window into historical China–foreign trade dynamics and the practical tools merchants relied on.

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