Indiscreet Letters From Peking (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023137447)

"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.

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Author: B. L. (Bertram Lenox) Putnam Weale
ISBN-10: 1023137445
ISBN-13: 9781023137447
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Language: English
Published: 03/28/2025
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.65d