The Call Of The East: A Romance Of Far Formosa (1914)

By Thurlow Fraser

Book Overview

The Call of the East: A Romance of Far Formosa is a novel written by Thurlow Fraser and published in 1914. The book is a historical romance set in Taiwan (then known as Formosa) during the late 19th century, when the island was under Japanese rule. The story follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Hugh Ingram, who travels to Taiwan to work as a journalist. There, he meets a beautiful Taiwanese woman named Lin Tang, who becomes his guide and interpreter. As Hugh explores the island and learns about its people and culture, he also falls in love with Lin Tang.However, their romance is complicated by the political tensions of the time, as the Taiwanese people struggle against Japanese colonial rule. Hugh becomes involved in the resistance movement, and must navigate dangerous political waters while also trying to win Lin Tang's heart.The Call of the East is a vivid and engaging portrayal of Taiwan during a pivotal moment in its history. It combines romance, adventure, and political intrigue to create a compelling story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and Asian literature.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: 1167050320
• ISBN13: 9781167050329
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"