""Stan Lynn: A Boy's Adventures in China"" is a novel written by George Manville Fenn and published in 1902. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Stan Lynn who travels to China with his father, a British merchant. Set in the late 19th century, the novel captures the cultural and political landscape of China during a time of great change and upheaval. Along the way, Stan encounters a diverse cast of characters, including Chinese officials, British expatriates, and local villagers. Through his experiences, Stan learns about the complexities of Chinese society, the dangers of imperialist expansion, and the importance of friendship and loyalty. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Chinese history.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.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 23 mm
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978-1-4371-4174-0 (9781437141740)
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George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. I also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.
