Publisher's Synopsis
""Thirty Years In The Manchu Capital In And Around Moukden, In Peace And War"" is a historical book written by Dugald Christie in 1914. The book is a memoir of Christie's experiences in the Manchu capital of Moukden (now known as Shenyang) during his thirty-year stay in the city. Christie, a Scottish missionary, arrived in Moukden in 1884 and witnessed the tumultuous events that took place during the late Qing dynasty, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Russo-Japanese War. The book provides a detailed account of the social, political, and cultural aspects of life in Moukden during this period. The author describes the people, customs, and traditions of the Manchu, Chinese, and Korean communities that lived in Moukden. He also recounts his interactions with the imperial family, government officials, and military commanders. ""Thirty Years In The Manchu Capital In And Around Moukden, In Peace And War"" is a fascinating historical document that offers insight into the complex history of Northeast China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Being The Recollections Of Dugald Christie.This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.
