Reminiscences of Western Travels 西海紀遊草 (Xi hai ji you cao): An Early Chinese Traveler to America & Relevant American Press Reports, 1847-1850

The Chinese Junk

THE CHINESE JUNK--“Have you seen the Chinese Junk?” is the question addressed to ten thousand people every day, by such of our citizens as are fortunate enough to have seen this extraordinary vessel, and the innumerable curiosities of every kind that are to be seen on board of her   She is visited daily by thousands of our people, and there appears to be no end to the excitement she has made in our community. She is, indeed, a novelty, and one hour’s stay on board of her will give a better insight into Chinese manners and customs, than can be learned in a library of books.

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