Ghosh’s lectures will focus on the opium trade in the 19th century and the opium wars between China and British India, according to the press ?release.
Ghosh’s work focuses on individual experiences during peace, war and disaster, according to the press release.
His first lecture is called “From Bombay to Canton: Traveling the Opium Route to 19th Century China” and will be from 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday in the President’s Hall of Franklin Hall.
This lecture will cover what the life of an Indian trader might have been like in Guangzhou, known as the epicenter of opium influx in China, in the 18th century, according to the press release.
Ghosh will discuss the effects the trade had on China, as well as the significance of British-controlled India, which is a major opium producing region, according to the press release.
His second lecture, “Reading From ‘Flood of Fire,’” will be 7:30-9 p.m. April 9 in the President’s Hall of Franklin Hall.
During this lecture, Ghosh will speak about the tensions between China and British India during the crackdown on opium imports in Beijing.
Ghosh will read from his forthcoming book “Flood of Fire,” which tells the tale of travelers who set sail to China, with themes of wealth, love and reputation, according to the press release.
Suzanne Grossman
