Publisher's Synopsis
""St. George and the Chinese Dragon"" is a historical account of the relief of the Pekin legations during the Boxer Rebellion in China. The book is written by Henry Bathurst Vaughan, who was an officer in the British Contingent during the relief mission. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the relief mission, the battles that were fought, and the eventual success of the mission. Vaughan's account also sheds light on the political and social climate of China during the Boxer Rebellion. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in military history, Chinese history, or the history of British imperialism.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.
