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This is an amusing collection of the impressions and antics of some of Hong Kong''s thousands of visitors, beginning with the Tang Dynasty poet, Han Yu, and ending with the Material Girl, Madonna'
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- VerlagOdyssey Publications,Hong Kong
- Erscheinungsdatum1997
- ISBN 10 9622174175
- ISBN 13 9789622174177
- EinbandTapa dura
- SpracheEnglisch
- Anzahl der Seiten236
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The Hong Kong Visitor's Book: A Historical Who's Who (Odyssey Guides)
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Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong, London England, 1997
ISBN 10: 9622174175
ISBN 13: 9789622174177
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. ### The Hong Kong Visitors Book by Arthur Hacker 1997 #### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as, VERY GOOD. This is the 1997 EDITION: This book has a dust Jacket in full colour gloss printing and laminated, it has some minor marks and tears, but they have been repaired. The books at some point had been dropped marking bottom corner, just the linen covering missing from the corner small fingernail size. There are over 80 visitors' stories over 200 illustrations many in colour 236 pages ## Going back thousands of years before the British arrived, Ha YU first listed, film stars and notable personalities from various countries and talents or occupations. ## ## A Few Visitors: Edward Cree-Naval Surgeon, George Chinnery- Artist, James Bodell-British Soldier, Rudyard Kipling- Chronicler of Empire; the last person listed is Madonna-Sex Symbol ## ## This lavishly illustrated book is a delightful collection of the impressions of some of Hong Kong's most illustrious (and not so illustrious) visitors. Arthur Hacker tells you who they were, what they said and did, and what they thought about Hong Kong?and sometimes what people thought about them. They came from every walk of life and from many different countries and cultures. Their opinions varied from heavenly adulation to sheer loathing. The pages are filled with stories of dastardly pirates, pulsating pop stars, failed pornographers, down-and-out adventurers, captains of ships, holier-than-thou missionaries, Russian Tsars, emperors, princes and even the odd horse. ## ## It is a very amusing and at times bittersweet social history of Hong Kong as seen through the eyes of its visitors, beginning with Han Yu, the legendary Taoist poet, who was banished to the territory over a thousand years ago, and ending up with the superstar Madonna. In this charming pot-pourri of travellers' tales, Hacker captures brilliantly the atmosphere of Hong Kong throughout the ages. ## ## Some of the pictures in this magnificently illustrated history have never been published. There are over two hundred beautiful old prints and photographs, which come mainly from the author's collection. Arthur Hacker also collects historical trivia. This book is littered with it.## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. PLEASE, contact me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers MMNF-205-nonfict
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The Hong Kong Visitor's Book: A Historical Who's Who (Odyssey Guides) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 7719-9789622174177
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6545-9789622174177
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