Halfhyde on the Yangtze - Hardcover

McCUTCHAN, Philip.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0297779540 ISBN 13: 9780297779544

Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1981

Synopsis

This story of Halfhyde and his bumbling captain is a piece of historical humor. On a sensitive rescue mission in Chungking in the 1890s, Halfhyde must rescue Europeans stranded in the British Consulate, surrounded by rebels, while preventing the execution of the captured Captain Watkiss.

About this title

About the Author

Philip McCutchan served on various British war ships during WWII. Afterwards, he concentrated on writing, publishing more than 80 books, including the fifteen-book ""Halfhyde"" series.

Eric Gruber von Arni is an author historian.

From AudioFile

Listeners unfamiliar with Lieutenant Halfhyde's adventures, as I was, are in for a treat. This story of Halfhyde and his bumbling captain is a piece of historical humor. On a sensitive rescue mission in Chungking in the 1890s, Halfhyde must rescue Europeans stranded in the British Consulate, surrounded by rebels, while preventing the execution of the captured Captain Watkiss. Christopher Scott's interpretation paints a humorous picture in broad strokes with caricatured voices--especially for the obnoxious British captain--and a backdrop of a complex historical adventure. While some language is offensive, overall HALFHYDE is both exciting and funny. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Edition details

• Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson
• Publication date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0297779540
• ISBN 13: 9780297779544
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 184