The East India Company's maritime service, 1746-1834 : masters of the eastern seas
Covers the final century of the East India Company's history, focusing on its steady drive east to India and China, driven by Britain's thirst for tea. Follows three generations of the Larkins family, beginning with William who started as a mate on a Company ship in 1746 and ending with a grandson who boosted his earnings by investing in smuggled opium after the Company ended trading in 1834
History
x, 311 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
9781843835837, 1843835835
555622232
In the Company's service. A hazardous voyage ; Bombay and 'the Gulphs' ; From Malabar to Whampoa
William Larkins, Commander and managing owner. The world voyage : Sumatra ; Abuse, pains and penalties ; The Company in crisis
Thomas Larkins, Commander and managing owner. The darkest years ; The domination of tea ; Diversifying : brahmins and convicts
John Pascall Larkins, Esq., managing owner. Competition and conflict ; An event unique in the Company's history ; The fortunes of war
The new world disorder. The machinery of justice