Publisher's Synopsis
The Passing of the Dragon is a historical account of the Shensi Revolution and Relief Expedition that took place in 1913 in China. The book is authored by John Charles Keyte, who was a British missionary and eyewitness to the events of the revolution. The book begins with an introduction to the political and social climate of China leading up to the revolution. Keyte provides a detailed account of the revolution itself, including the key players, battles, and strategies employed by both sides. He also provides insight into the motivations and grievances of the revolutionaries, who were seeking to overthrow the Qing dynasty and establish a republic in China.The second half of the book focuses on the relief expedition that was sent by the international community to aid the people of Shensi province, who were suffering from famine and other hardships as a result of the revolution. Keyte was a member of this expedition, and he provides a firsthand account of the challenges and successes of the mission.Throughout the book, Keyte provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events involved in the revolution and relief effort. He also offers his own analysis and commentary on the significance of these events for China and the world at large. The Passing of the Dragon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of China, revolution, and international relief efforts.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.
