George Finlayson

In "The Mission to Siam, and Huv©, the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2," George Finlayson offers a meticulous account of his travels in Southeast Asia during a pivotal historical moment. The narrative is characterized by its vivid... Lire la suite

"The Mission to Siam and Hué, the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2" is a historical narrative written by George Finlayson. Published in 1826, this work provides an account of a diplomatic mission to Siam (now Thailand) and Hué, the... Lire la suite

En 1821, George Finlayson embarqua sur le John Adam avec l’ambassade envoyée au Siam et en Cochinchine, en tant que médecin et naturaliste. Cette mission, sous la direction de John Crawfurd, s’inscrivait dans le cadre de l’expansion de l’empire... Lire la suite