Tales of Old Hong Kong
Author | : Derek Sandhaus |
Publisher | : Tales |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 9881866723 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789881866721 |
Rating | : 4/5 (721 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Tales of Old Hong Kong by : Derek Sandhaus
Download or read book Tales of Old Hong Kong written by Derek Sandhaus and published by Tales. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pirates, plagues, pistols and poisons; with adventure of all varieties, the third instalment of the popular 'Tales' series is a rollicking journey into colonial Hong Kong. A collection of historical odds and ends - stories, quotations, cartoons, postcards and drawings - recount in thrilling detail how a 'barren rock' seemingly destined to fail rose to become one of the richest trading outposts in Asia.