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100 1 _aPutnam Weale, B. L.
_q(Bertram Lenox),
_d1877-1930
245 1 0 _aIndiscreet Letters From Peking :
_bBeing the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)
520 _a"Indiscreet Letters From Peking" by B. L. Putnam Weale is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a first-hand narrative of the events surrounding the Siege of Peking during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, detailing the experiences of the author amidst the chaos and conflict. The book sheds light on the intricate dynamics of diplomacy, the rise of violence, and the sacking of the city, revealing the perils faced by foreign diplomats and civilians trapped in Peking's besieged Legations." "The opening of this compelling narrative introduces a time of escalating tension in Peking, characterized by rising dust that seems to symbolize the brewing conflict. Weale provides insights into the disparate and increasingly hostile Legation groups, painting a vivid picture of a city on edge. Early entries document discussions regarding the emergence of the 'Boxers,' who are initially dismissed but quickly become a serious threat. Weale's observations highlight the foolish complacency of the foreign representatives as the political atmosphere darkens, foreshadowing the imminent disaster that would unfold as the Boxers march into the city, igniting chaos and destruction." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPutnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox), 1877-1930 -- Correspondence
653 _aBeijing (China) -- History -- Siege, 1900 -- Personal narratives
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17003
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