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First edition © 1972
Medium hard cover with dust jacket
Historical fiction
Slight shelf-wear and tape marks on inside cover flap, but generally very good condition
A raucous historical adventure set during the Second Opium War, following the irreverent British soldier Joseph Dando as he marches from Pehtang to Peking in 1860. Alongside his equally colorful comrade Holloran, Dando navigates the chaos of imperial conflict, cultural clashes, and absurd military escapadesall while pursuing his own dubious instincts and romantic entanglements. With sharp wit, period detail, and a flair for the outrageous, the novel offers a satirical glimpse into Victorian-era military exploits in China