The Canton Register

The Canton Register was an English language newspaper founded by Scottish merchants James Matheson and his nephew Alexander together with Philadelphian William Wightman Wood, the first editor. First published in Canton on 8 November 1827 and printed every two weeks, it was one of China's first English-language newspapers.^[1] Over the years, the publication was renamed The Hongkong Register and changed ownership shortly before ceasing operation in late 1850's.

References

1. Le Pichon 2006, Footnote to p. 67.

Bibliography

• Le Pichon, Alain (2006). China Trade and Empire: Jardine, Matheson & Co. and the Origins of British Rule in Hong Kong 1827-1843. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0197263372.

External links

• 1835 Canton Register at Google Books