Indiscreet Letters From Peking: Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, From Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and . Year of Great Tribulation (Cram Edition)

Putnam Weale, B L (Bertram Lenox)

ISBN 10: 1026116414 / ISBN 13: 9781026116418

Published by Xpresspress, 2026

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Indiscreet Letters From Peking: Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, From Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and . Year of Great Tribulation (Cram Edition)
• Publisher: Xpresspress
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1026116414
• ISBN 13: 9781026116418
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Indiscreet Letters From Peking pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

"Indiscreet Letters From Peking" offers a gripping eyewitness account of the Siege of Peking during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. B. L. Putman Weale's personal narrative plunges the reader into the heart of the tumultuous events that engulfed China's capital.

This meticulously prepared print republication provides a detailed, day-by-day chronicle of the siege and subsequent sack of Peking, a city in profound distress. Experience the unfolding drama through the eyes of someone who lived it, gaining unparalleled insights into the strategies and the human cost of this pivotal historical moment.

Explore the complexities of the Boxer Rebellion and its impact on China, as seen through the lens of one individual's experiences. A valuable historical resource for anyone interested in military history, Asian history, or compelling personal narratives from a time of great tribulation. "Indiscreet Letters From Peking" is a timeless testament to the resilience of the human spirit amidst conflict and chaos.