This scarce map records the first attempt by the British to negotiate more favorable trade agreements with the Chinese emperor. The 1792 embassy of Lord McCartney was granted an audience with Emperor Qianlong, but failed to secure the agreements. The map follows the Grand Canal from Hangzhou (here Hang-Tchoo-Foo) to Beijing (here Pekin), the longest ancient canal in the world. The official courier stations, each placed at intervals of 35 to 45 km, are noted along the route. Engraved by B. Baker and Islington and published from London on "April the 12th, 1796" by George Nicol. Map drawn by J. Barrow.

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Condition: A

Beautiful example with a fine image and very wide margins. A little foxing at extreme edges, well away from map image.