Publisher's Synopsis
Banquet To His Excellency Anson Burlingame: And His Associates Of The Chinese Embassy (1868) is a historic book that documents a banquet held in honor of Anson Burlingame, the first American ambassador to China, and his associates from the Chinese Embassy. The book was written by the citizens of New York who organized the banquet to welcome Burlingame and his delegation to the city. The book provides a detailed account of the banquet, including the speeches made by Burlingame and other notable figures in attendance. It also includes a description of the menu, which featured both Chinese and American dishes, and the decorations used to create a festive atmosphere. In addition to documenting the banquet, the book also provides historical context for the event. It discusses the relationship between the United States and China at the time, as well as Burlingame's role in negotiating a treaty between the two countries. Overall, Banquet To His Excellency Anson Burlingame: And His Associates Of The Chinese Embassy (1868) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the cultural and political exchange between the United States and China in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.
