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With The Allies To Pekin: A Tale Of The Relief Of The Legations (1903)

With The Allies To Pekin: A Tale Of The Relief Of The Legations (1903)

Paget, Wal
Henty, G. A.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesChinaChinese History

ISBN10: 116398406X
ISBN13: 9781163984062
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
With The Allies To Pekin: A Tale Of The Relief Of The Legations is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty and published in 1903. The story is set during the Boxer Rebellion in China in the year 1900. The book follows the adventures of a young British boy named Ronald Mervyn, who joins the British army to fight against the Boxers and help rescue the foreign legations in Pekin (now known as Beijing).Ronald joins forces with soldiers from other countries, including the United States, France, Germany, and Japan, forming a multinational alliance known as the Eight-Nation Alliance. Together, they face many challenges as they travel through China, including hostile Boxer attacks, treacherous terrain, and difficult weather conditions. Along the way, Ronald learns about the different cultures and customs of the other soldiers, and gains a new appreciation for the importance of working together towards a common goal.With The Allies To Pekin is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with exciting action. Henty's vivid descriptions of battles and landscapes bring the story to life, while his attention to detail provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the events of the Boxer Rebellion. The book is suitable for readers of all ages who enjoy historical fiction and action-packed adventure stories.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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