Oct 17, 2009
Sir William Tyrone Power, KCB, traveled extensively throughout Asia during the 19th Century while serving in the British Army. As my one ancestor (he is my great-great-grandfather) with China links, I will write about him from time to time and post documents of interest from the family archive and other sources. Some of this will
Oct 16, 2009
I have finally started tackling the life and adventures of my great-great-grandfather, Sir William Tyrone Power, KCB. William is of particular interest to me due to his wide travels in the 19th century, including China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa, Crimea and Canada. My focus will be his take on China, Hong Kong, Guangzhou.
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Thomas Crampton was a correspondent for the
International Herald Tribune and The New York Times for more than a decade, reporting from five continents, writing a column on Asia and covering Asian politics, economics and culture. Currently based in Hong Kong, he writes here about China, the Internet and New Media seen from Asia, while also advising companies on digital communication strategies. For more information click here...
