The Last Days of Pekin by Pierre Loti

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Author Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
Illustrator Jones, Jessie B.
Translator Jones, Myrta Leonora
LoC No. 02029029
Title The Last Days of Pekin
Note Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Last Days of Pekin" by Pierre Loti is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences during the military occupation of Pekin (Beijing) amidst the Boxer Rebellion, offering a personal and vivid portrayal of the events unfolding during this tumultuous period. Loti, serving aboard a French warship, provides a window into the life of soldiers and the cultural encounters with the Chinese during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the atmosphere of anticipation and transition as Loti's ship arrives in the Yellow Sea, near the shores of China. The calm and eerie morning serves as a stark contrast to the tumultuous events that will follow. He describes the crew’s excitement and the preparations ahead of their arrival, while highlighting the majestic yet haunting presence of the naval squadron poised for military action. Loti’s personal observations allow readers to experience the conflicted emotions of intrigue and foreboding as they approach a land marked by both beauty and despair, setting the stage for the complex cultural and military encounters that will define the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Beijing (China) -- Description and travel
Subject Beijing (China) -- History -- Siege, 1900
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EBook-No. 49121
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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