Tales of Old Hong Kong Treasures from the Fragrant Harbour
, by Sandhaus, DerekNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9789881866721 | 9881866723
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/1/2012
Pirates, plagues, pistols, and poisons: with adventure of all varieties, this is a rollicking journey into colonial Hong Kong. A collection of historical odds and endsstories, quotations, cartoons, postcards, and drawingsthis book recounts in thrilling detail how a "barren rock" seemingly destined to fail rose to become one of the richest trading outposts in Asia.