Wang The Ninth: The Story Of A Chinese Boy (1920)

By B.L. Putnam Weale

Book Overview

""Wang The Ninth: The Story Of A Chinese Boy"" is a novel written by Putnam Weale in 1920. The story revolves around the life of a young Chinese boy named Wang, who is the ninth son of a poor peasant family. Despite his family's financial struggles, Wang is determined to receive an education and become successful. He works hard and eventually gains the attention of a wealthy merchant who takes him under his wing and teaches him the ways of business. However, Wang's success is short-lived as he faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including betrayal and tragedy. Throughout the novel, Wang's resilience and determination to overcome adversity are highlighted, showcasing the struggles of a young boy in early 20th century China. The book provides a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of China during that time period and is a testament to the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of adversity.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: 1164178342
• ISBN13: 9781164178347
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"