A Bicycle of Cathay is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young American man named Paul who travels to China to sell bicycles. Paul is fascinated by the culture and traditions of China, and he quickly becomes friends with a group of Chinese people who help him navigate the country.As Paul travels through China on his bicycle, he encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful Chinese woman named Ah Moy, a group of bandits, and a wise old ...
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A Bicycle of Cathay is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young American man named Paul who travels to China to sell bicycles. Paul is fascinated by the culture and traditions of China, and he quickly becomes friends with a group of Chinese people who help him navigate the country.As Paul travels through China on his bicycle, he encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful Chinese woman named Ah Moy, a group of bandits, and a wise old man who teaches him about the philosophy of Taoism. Along the way, Paul learns about the complexities of Chinese society and the challenges faced by its people.The novel is a mix of adventure, romance, and cultural exploration. It offers a unique perspective on China during a time of great change, as the country was transitioning from an ancient feudal society to a modern nation. A Bicycle of Cathay is a classic work of literature that has been beloved by readers for over a century.1904. With a memorial sketch of Mr. Stockton and a Bibliography of his work. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. The Lady and the Tiger, Adventures of Captain Horne, Mrs. Null, Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine, The Hundredth Man, Great Stone of Sardis, and Captain s Tollgate were also quite popular. Contents: The Doctor s Daughter; A Bad Twist; The Duke s Dressing-Gown; A Bit of Advice; The Lady and the Cavalier; The Holly Sprig Inn; Mrs. Chester is Troubled; Orso; A Runaway; The Larramie Family; The Three McKennas; Back to the Holly Sprig; A Man with a Letter; Miss Edith is Disappointed; Miss Willoughby; An Icicle; A Forecaster of Human Probabilities; Repentance Avails Not; Beauty, Purity and Peace; Back From Cathay; A Memorial Sketch of Mr. Stockton, by Marian E. Stockton and A Bibliographical List of the Writings of Mr. Stockton. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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