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Indiscreet Letters from Peking

Indiscreet Letters from Peking

Weale, B. L. Putnam

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ISBN10: 1417921064
ISBN13: 9781417921065
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2004
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.48
Height: 1.02 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Indiscreet Letters from Peking is a book written by B.L. Putnam Weale. The book is a collection of letters that were written by Weale during his time in Peking (now known as Beijing) in the early 20th century. These letters were originally intended for private circulation among his friends and family, but they were eventually published as a book.The letters provide a fascinating glimpse into life in Peking during this period. Weale writes about the political situation, the culture and customs of the Chinese people, and his own experiences living in the city. He also shares his observations on the interactions between the Chinese and the foreigners who were living in Peking at the time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of life in Peking. The first section focuses on Weale's initial impressions of the city and its people. He writes about the sights, sounds, and smells of the city, as well as the customs and traditions of the Chinese people.The second section of the book covers the political situation in Peking. Weale writes about the Boxer Rebellion, which took place in 1900 and was a violent uprising against foreigners and Christians in China. He also writes about the aftermath of the rebellion and the political changes that took place in Peking as a result.The third section of the book is devoted to Weale's personal experiences living in Peking. He writes about his interactions with the Chinese people, his travels around the city, and his observations on daily life in Peking.Overall, Indiscreet Letters from Peking is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on life in Peking during the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture.1921. Being the notes of an eyewitness, which set forth in some detail, from day to day, the real story of the siege and sack of a distressed capital in 1900-the year of great tribulation. An informative narrative in the form of letters, B. L. Putnam Weale's (pseudonym for Bertram Lenox Simpson) work is considered by many to give the most faithful account of the Siege of the Legations, as seen by an independent witness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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