Lilius, Aleko E. , French, Paul
I Sailed with Chinese Pirates
- ISBN 13:
- 9789881815446
- author:
- Lilius, Aleko E. , French, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- China Economic Review Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 20.83 x 14.48 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Editors, Journalists, Publishers, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
In the late 1920s, the Pearl River delta in China was plagued by ruthless pirates who controlled fishing fleets, terrorized villages, and hijacked steamer ships. American journalist Aleko Lilius was commissioned to investigate this practice, and his investigation led to a first-hand account of the final days of traditional piracy. Lilius's experiences included a journey on the assault ship of the notorious pirates, assignations in the opium dens of Macau and Canton, and incarceration in a Hong Kong Prison. He was even abducted by the pirates, witnessing extortion and murder before making a dramatic bid for freedom. This book is a gripping yarn, rooted in the bygone era of hard-nosed adventuring, and is as riveting as it is hard to put down.
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