A monumental historical novel of power, intrigue and passion. It is based on the true story of China's rebel king, Hung Shiu-ch'uan, leader of the Taiping revolt that was crushed by England's Major Charles "Chinese" Gordon, destroying Hung Shiu-ch'uan's heavenly kingdom forever.
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A monumental historical novel of power, intrigue and passion. It is based on the true story of China's rebel king, Hung Shiu-ch'uan, leader of the Taiping revolt that was crushed by England's Major Charles "Chinese" Gordon, destroying Hung Shiu-ch'uan's heavenly kingdom forever.
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Seller's Description:
Good in Very Good jacket. Hardback in good plus condition with very good minus dust jacket. Book is near fine but top edge of spine is chewed off (1/8 of an inch).
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Book. Octavo, 340 pages; VG/VG-; spine gray with red and blue blocks and black lettering; dust jacket protected with a mylar covering, price uncut '$19.95', mild rubbing and chipping; stain to top edge of text block; Inscribed on the half title to Linda Mathews of the Los Angeles Times Magazine, complimenting it. Signed in both Chinese and English, dated June 25, 1990; scarce signed; shelved case 6. 1324543. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.