In The Claws Of The Dragon (1921)

By George Soulié de Morant

Book Overview

In The Claws Of The Dragon is a novel written by Georges Soulie De Morant and published in 1921. The story is set in China and follows the adventures of a young Frenchman named Pierre de Lune who finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger. Pierre is a student of Chinese culture and language and is fascinated by the country and its people. However, when he becomes involved with a group of revolutionaries who are plotting to overthrow the government, he finds himself in grave danger. Along the way, he meets a beautiful Chinese woman named Ys����� and together they navigate the treacherous political landscape of early 20th century China. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of China at the time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116417939X
• ISBN13: 9781164179399
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"