Imagine yourself aboard Mr. Derby's ship, "The Grand Turk". You will be writing a series of three letters home. There are some questions that you'll want answered before you begin to write:

Where is Canton?

Who are you and why are you in Canton?

How long was the journey from Salem to Canton?

Did you stop at other ports along the away and why?

What problems did you encounter on the voyage from Salem to Canton?

What equipment did you find useful aboard the "Grand Turk"

What cargo did you bring to Canton?

What cargo will you bring back to Salem ?

What do YOU see in Canton that is strange or unusual to you ?

What do you think the Cantonese think is strange or unusual about you?