Tales of Old Hong Kong

Treasures from the Fragrant Harbour

Nonfiction, History, Asian, China
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Author: Derek Sandhaus ISBN: 9789888107278
Publisher: Earnshaw Books Publication: November 1, 2016
Imprint: Earnshaw Books Language: English
Author: Derek Sandhaus
ISBN: 9789888107278
Publisher: Earnshaw Books
Publication: November 1, 2016
Imprint: Earnshaw Books
Language: English

Pirates, plagues, pistols, and poisons: with adventure of all varieties, this is a rollicking journey into colonial Hong Kong. A collection of historical odds and ends—stories, quotations, cartoons, postcards, and drawings—this book recounts in thrilling detail how a “barren rock” seemingly destined to fail rose to become one of the richest trading outposts in Asia.

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Pirates, plagues, pistols, and poisons: with adventure of all varieties, this is a rollicking journey into colonial Hong Kong. A collection of historical odds and ends—stories, quotations, cartoons, postcards, and drawings—this book recounts in thrilling detail how a “barren rock” seemingly destined to fail rose to become one of the richest trading outposts in Asia.

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