Travels in China

1. Preliminary matter; 2. Occurrences and observations in the navigation of the Yellow Sea, and the passage up the Pei-ho, or White River; 3. Journey through the capital to a country villa of the Emperor. Return to Pekin. The Imperial Palace and Gardens of Yuen-min-yuen., and the Parks of Gehol; 4. Sketch of the state of society in China. Manners, customs, sentiments, and moral character of the people; 5. Manners and amusements of the court. Reception of Embassadors. Character and private life of the Emperor. His Eunuchs and women; 6. Language. Literature, and the fine arts. Sciences. Mechanics, and medicine; 7. Government. Laws. Tenures of land and taxes. Revenues. Civil and military ranks, and establishments; 8. Conjectures on the origin of the Chinese. Their religious sect. Tenets and ceremonies; 9. Journey from Tong-choo-foo to the Province of Canton. Face of the country, and its productions. Buildings and other public works. Condition of the people. State of agriculture. Population; 10. Journey through the province of Canton. Situation of foreigners trading to this port. Conclusion; Index.

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A compelling account of Earl Macartney's 1792 diplomatic mission to China, which travelled from Beijing to Guangzou.