The Human Cobweb: A Romance Of Peking

By B.L. Putnam Weale

Book Overview

""The Human Cobweb: A Romance of Peking"" is a novel written by B.L. Putnam Weale. Set in early 20th century Peking (now Beijing), the book tells the story of a young British diplomat named Roger Leyton who falls in love with a Chinese woman named Hsuan-yuan. Despite cultural and societal differences, the two embark on a passionate romance that is threatened by political unrest and the looming threat of war. As Leyton becomes more involved in the political affairs of Peking, he must navigate his loyalty to his country and his love for Hsuan-yuan. Along the way, the novel explores themes of love, loyalty, cultural clashes, and the impact of war on individuals and societies. ""The Human Cobweb"" is a captivating and thought-provoking read that provides a glimpse into the complexities of life in early 20th century China.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: 1163799394
• ISBN13: 9781163799390
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"