The India-China Opium Trade in the Nineteenth Century

The book explores the clandestine opium trade between India and China from 1823 to 1860, highlighting the perilous journeys undertaken by swift vessels that navigated treacherous waters filled with pirates and typhoons. It delves into the operations of American, British, and Indian firms involved in this lucrative yet morally dubious commerce, shedding light on the complex interplay of profit, legality, and ethics in a historical context.