Description
Discover the gripping true story behind 'The Peking Express', a historical account that delves deep into the events of May 1923. This meticulously researched book takes readers back to a time of splendor and chaos, when Shanghai publisher John Benjamin Powell boarded a first-class ticket for a luxurious overnight train journey. Little did he know that this voyage would become a tumultuous chapter in history. Meet intriguing characters such as Giuseppe Musso, a lawyer entangled in the opium trade, and American heiress Lucy Aldrich, whose ties to the Rockefeller family add a unique twist to this tale.
As charismatic bandit leader Sun Mei-yao seizes this moment, he and his followers create a sensational political statement by capturing the train and its passengers. With the Peking government in pursuit, tensions escalate in a breathtaking five-week siege amidst stunning mountain landscapes. 'The Peking Express' not only recounts the harrowing events but also anchors them in the larger narrative of China's civil war.
This BRAND NEW book, published in 2023 by Little Brown and bearing ISBN 9781541701700, brings fresh insights and original research to light. For history buffs and readers fascinated by political thrillers, this book serves as an essential addition to your collection. Experience a journey that inspires awe and suspense as you delve into the pages of 'The Peking Express'. Don't miss out on the chance to explore this captivating historical narrative. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781541701700
Year: 2023
Publisher: Little Brown
Description:
In May 1923, when Shanghai publisher and reporter John Benjamin Powell bought a first-class ticket for the Peking Express, he pictured an idyllic overnight journey on a brand-new train of unprecedented luxury-exactly what the advertisements promised. Seeing his fellow passengers, including mysterious Italian lawyer Giuseppe Musso, a confidante of Mussolini and lawyer for the opium trade, and American heiress Lucy Aldrich, sister-in-law of John D. Rockefeller Jr., he knew it would be an unforgettable trip.
Charismatic bandit leader and populist rabble rouser Sun Mei-yao had also taken notice of the new train from Shanghai to Peking. On the night of Powell's trip of a lifetime, Sun launched his plan to make a brazen political statement: he and a thousand fellow bandits descended on the train, capturing dozens of hostages.
Aided by local proxy authorities, the humiliated Peking government soon furiously gave chase. At the bandits' mountain stronghold, a five-week siege began.
Brilliantly written, with new and original research, The Peking Express tells the incredible true story of a clash that shocked the world-becoming so celebrated it inspired several Hollywood movies-and set the course for China's two-decade civil war.
As charismatic bandit leader Sun Mei-yao seizes this moment, he and his followers create a sensational political statement by capturing the train and its passengers. With the Peking government in pursuit, tensions escalate in a breathtaking five-week siege amidst stunning mountain landscapes. 'The Peking Express' not only recounts the harrowing events but also anchors them in the larger narrative of China's civil war.
This BRAND NEW book, published in 2023 by Little Brown and bearing ISBN 9781541701700, brings fresh insights and original research to light. For history buffs and readers fascinated by political thrillers, this book serves as an essential addition to your collection. Experience a journey that inspires awe and suspense as you delve into the pages of 'The Peking Express'. Don't miss out on the chance to explore this captivating historical narrative. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781541701700
Year: 2023
Publisher: Little Brown
Description:
In May 1923, when Shanghai publisher and reporter John Benjamin Powell bought a first-class ticket for the Peking Express, he pictured an idyllic overnight journey on a brand-new train of unprecedented luxury-exactly what the advertisements promised. Seeing his fellow passengers, including mysterious Italian lawyer Giuseppe Musso, a confidante of Mussolini and lawyer for the opium trade, and American heiress Lucy Aldrich, sister-in-law of John D. Rockefeller Jr., he knew it would be an unforgettable trip.
Charismatic bandit leader and populist rabble rouser Sun Mei-yao had also taken notice of the new train from Shanghai to Peking. On the night of Powell's trip of a lifetime, Sun launched his plan to make a brazen political statement: he and a thousand fellow bandits descended on the train, capturing dozens of hostages.
Aided by local proxy authorities, the humiliated Peking government soon furiously gave chase. At the bandits' mountain stronghold, a five-week siege began.
Brilliantly written, with new and original research, The Peking Express tells the incredible true story of a clash that shocked the world-becoming so celebrated it inspired several Hollywood movies-and set the course for China's two-decade civil war.