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Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice... 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice Distribution at Canton, 1858. Engraving from a sketch...received by the last Overland Mail from our Special Artist and Correspondent in China, who, in a letter dated Canton, Oct. 28, writes: "The rice distribution is still carried on by the Rev. Mr. Huleatt on a reduced scale. Seven or eight hundred people three times a week receive a catty [kati - traditional Chinese unit of mass] of dry rice. That crowd contains within it the concentrated essence of human misery. Starving wretches are there - living skeletons. Other poor creatures crawl to the distribution on their hands and knees. And then the blind form the main body of the army of beggars. On the day I took the Sketch there were five hundred and ninety-nine of the blind alone". From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This engraving, titled "Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice Distribution at Canton, 1858," offers a poignant glimpse into the human condition during a time of great hardship in China. The image, created by an unknown artist, depicts a large crowd of people gathered at the rice distribution site established by the Reverend Mr. Huleatt in Canton, China. The scene is one of desperation and suffering, with individuals of all ages and abilities, including the blind, reaching out for their meager rations of rice. The caption accompanying the image, from the "Illustrated London News" of 1858, paints a vivid picture of the scene, with the author describing the crowd as containing "the concentrated essence of human misery." He goes on to detail the various stages of starvation and poverty evident in the crowd, with "living skeletons" and "crawling" individuals among those seeking relief. The presence of the blind, who formed the "main body of the beggars," further underscores the severity of the situation. The Reverend Mr. Huleatt's rice distribution was a crucial source of sustenance for those in need during this time, with seven or eight hundred people receiving a catty (approximately 22 pounds) of rice three times a week. The image and accompanying text serve as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity, as well as the importance of compassion and charity in times of need.
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