crimeanwar
THE CRIMEAN WAR October 1853 - February 1856 Sarah refers to a conflict between Russia and Turkey. Mr. Taylor will go off in a boat and get papers, all being anxious for the latest news, particularly about Turkey and Russia. Seems to be that Russia [...]
Exhibition
THE GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1853 Also known as: The Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations or The New York Crystal Palace Exhibition The United States held its first World’s Fair in New York City in 1853. When Sarah was visiting St. Helena, an acquaintance mentioned [...]
parker
PETER PARKER 1804 -1888 American physician, missionary and diplomat. Introduced Western medical techniques to China. The Howlands stayed with the Parkers when they were in Canton. Personal Life Peter Parker was born in Framingham, [...]
Comet
THE COMET OF 1853 COMET C/1853 L1 (KLINKERFUES; O.S. 1853 III) In Sarah’s journal entry of August 31, 1853, she mentions a visit to the home of wealthy merchant Gideon Nye where they view “the comet” through his spyglass. This was the Comet of 1853, [...]
Bayard
BAYARD TAYLOR 1825 - 1878 Famous world traveler who traveled as a passenger on the Sea Serpent with Sarah, Williams and Willie from Macao to New York in 1853. American poet, travel author and diplomat. [...]
MatthewPerry
Matthew Perry and the Opening of Trade Relations with Japan.
Samuelwilliams
SAMUEL WELLS WILLIAMS 1812 -1884 The Howlands enjoyed the company of Mr. & Mrs. S.W. Williams while in Macao. American linguist, author and missionary. Official interpreter for Perry's Expedition to Japan. First US professor of Chinese language and literature. [...]
Nye
GIDEON NYE 1812 -1888 Business associate of Williams Howland in Macao. American diplomat, art collector, writer and merchant in the East India and China Trade. Personal Life Gideon Nye was born in North Fairhaven, [...]
Drinker
HENRY STURGIS DRINKER 1850-1937 Willie's first playmate in Hong Kong, Harry (Henry Sturgis) Drinker went on to live a fascinating life! Man with the Cat by Cecilia Beaux Henry Sturgis Drinker Engineer, Lawyer, University President [...]
tablemoving
TABLE MOVING Table Moving (also known as Table Turning, Table Tapping, Table Tipping or Table Tilting) was part of the the Modern Spiritualism movement - the belief that the living could contact the dead - which first reached Europe from America in the winter of 1852–1853. [...]