In the gateway city, only the best stories survive.
The port of Tianjin is where the ancient Chinese empire met the sea. Its inhabitants, shaped by the bitter earth that the city sprang from, are known for their coarse and hardy nature, and they are not easily impressed.
However, every once in a while there emerges someone so remarkable that a new name is inducted into Tianjin’s hall of fame, forever woven into the social fabric.
From a miracle doctor to an educated gangster, they come from every walk of life and in all shapes and sizes. Together, their stories make up the rich tapestry of a city that the modern world has washed away…
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The port of Tianjin is where the ancient Chinese empire met the sea. The turn of the 20th century was a tumultuous time for the city, with the Qing dynasty on its last legs and the Boxers unleashing their ill-fated rebellion against the European trading concessions that had colonised its streets.For Tianjins inhabitants, daily life carried on. These hardy people were shaped by the bitter earth from which they sprang, and every once in a while, there would emerge someone so remarkable that a new name would be inducted into Tianjins hall of fame.From a miracle doctor to an ill-mannered mynah bird, they came from every walk of life and in all shapes and sizes. Together, their stories make up the rich tapestry of a city that the modern world has washed away. In a series of beautifully illustrated short stories, author and artist Feng Jicai introduces some weird and wonderful characters from the port city of Tianjin in northeast China where he was born and raised. They include a miracle doctor, a master chicken-thief, an ill-mannered mynah bird, a smooth-talking restaurateur and an educated gangster. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781838906016
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