Some Notes on Thomas Garvine's (1690–1766) Life in China.

  • Published In: Notes & Queries, 2024, v. 71, n. 2. P. 214 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lu, Di 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the life of Thomas Garvine, a Scottish surgeon who worked in China during the 18th century. Garvine was part of a Russian mission to China and arrived in Beijing in 1716. He was honored and respected by the Chinese emperor and the nobility, and his medical expertise was highly valued. Garvine eventually requested to return home and was rewarded with silver, silk fabrics, and an escort back to Russia. The article also examines a portrait of Garvine that contains texts in Manchu, Chinese, and Latin, providing further insights into his time in China. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Notes & Queries. 2024/06, Vol. 71, Issue 2, p214
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0029-3970
  • DOI:10.1093/notesj/gjae044
  • Accession Number:178562316
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Notes & Queries is the property of Oxford University Press / USA and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.