Indiscreet Letters From Peking by B. L. Putnam Weale
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"Indiscreet Letters From Peking" by B. L. Putnam Weale is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a first-hand narrative of the events surrounding the Siege of Peking during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, detailing the experiences of the author amidst the chaos and conflict. The book sheds light on the intricate dynamics of diplomacy, the rise of violence, and the sacking of the city, revealing
the perils faced by foreign diplomats and civilians trapped in Peking's besieged Legations." "The opening of this compelling narrative introduces a time of escalating tension in Peking, characterized by rising dust that seems to symbolize the brewing conflict. Weale provides insights into the disparate and increasingly hostile Legation groups, painting a vivid picture of a city on edge. Early entries document discussions regarding the emergence of the 'Boxers,' who are initially dismissed but quickly become a serious threat. Weale's observations highlight the foolish complacency of the foreign representatives as the political atmosphere darkens, foreshadowing the imminent disaster that would unfold as the Boxers march into the city, igniting chaos and destruction." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox), 1877-1930 |
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| 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 Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox), 1877-1930 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Beijing (China) -- History -- Siege, 1900 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17003 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 600 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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