Publisher's Synopsis
""Diary of the Siege of the Peking Legations: June to August, 1900"" is a historical account written by William Meyrick Hewlett. The book describes the events that took place during the Boxer Rebellion in China, specifically the siege of the Peking Legations. The author was a British journalist who was present during the siege and kept a diary of his experiences. The book provides a detailed and firsthand account of the siege, including the daily life of the legation staff, the fighting between the Boxers and the foreign troops, and the negotiation process that eventually led to the end of the siege. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that help to bring the events to life. Overall, ""Diary of the Siege of the Peking Legations"" is an important historical document that provides insight into a significant event in Chinese and Western history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.
