Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan, in the Years 1857, '58, '59 (Paperback)

Preface; 1. The origin of the war; 2. Appointment and departure of special mission; 3. Arrival at Hong-Kong; 4. Condition of India in August 1857; 5. Voyage to the Philippines; 6. Attempt of Count Poutiatine to reach Pekin; 7. Landing of the troops; 8. New Year's Day, 1858; 9. Withdrawal of the naval force; 10. Diplomacy in China; 11. The Imperial Grand Canal; 12. An expedition to the Snowy Valley; 13. Communication from the Imperial Government; 14. Perilous position of despatch gunboats; 15. The night before the attack; 16. Ascent of the river; 17. The chances of a Chinese political career; 18. Insolence of the mob; 19. Advantages gained by Russia and America; 20. Duplicity of the Commissioners; Appendix.