The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
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The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files

S3-E20 - John Groot and John Ross Walk and Talk Historic Tamsui 淡水 - Part Two

Jul 21, 2023
John Groot and John Ross explore the history of Tamsui, including the Battle of Tamsui. They discuss landmarks like Fisherman's Wharf, the White Fort, and the Dan-Jang bridge. They also talk about the Imperial Maritime Customs, Fort Sen Domingo, and the impact of McKay's influence in Taiwan. Additionally, they highlight historic landmarks in Tamsui and October 2nd significance.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Battle of Tamsui in 1884 was a rare victory for the Qing dynasty, thanks to effective preparation, strategy, and leadership.
  • During the Battle of Tamsui, the foreign community in Danshui was concerned about anti-French sentiment but experienced no aggression from Qing officials or soldiers.

Deep dives

John Groot's book 'Taiwanese Feet'

John Groot, a Canadian resident of Danshui, wrote a book called 'Taiwanese Feet' based on his eight-year walk around Taiwan. The book includes detailed accounts and pictures of his journey, as well as historical information about the places he visited and the various colonial powers that had an impact on Taiwan.

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