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    612-822-4611

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On To Pekin

On To Pekin

Stratemeyer, Edward

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerRomanceGeneral Fiction

Publisher Price: $17.99

ISBN10: 9371810483
ISBN13: 9789371810487
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Aug 1 2025
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
On to Pekin or old glory in China chronicles a military campaign during a turbulent historical uprising. The narrative follows an officer's deployment from one conflict zone to another more volatile region. Military engagements unfold alongside examinations of colonial politics and cross-cultural tensions. Detailed descriptions of period weapons and tactics provide authentic backdrop to the fictionalized events. The story contrasts battlefield action with quieter moments of strategic planning and personal reflection. Through the protagonist's experience, the work explores themes of duty, cultural misunderstanding, and the psychological weight of command. Historical context informs portrayals of international intervention and its complex consequences. The writing captures both the chaos of combat and the meticulous preparation preceding engagements. Logistics and supply challenges receive equal attention to frontline action. Relationships between allied forces highlight both cooperation and competing interests. Environmental obstacles emerge as significant adversaries alongside human opponents. The narrative maintains tension through alternating sequences of intense action and anxious anticipation.

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