Barlow describes the recent history of Taiwan, including Koxinga's war with the Dutch, and the appearance and clothes of Chinese people.

The East India Company has strict rules preventing the crews of East Indiamen from trading. Barlow describes the recent history of Taiwan, including Koxinga's war with the Dutch and the invitation to the East India Company to trade there. He describes the Chinese people, their clothes and produce.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/174
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1659-1703; 1672
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London