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Tai-Pan Author: An epic fictional account of the founding of Hong Kong. — Dick Struan, a pirate, smuggler, and ruthless individual, finds glory beyond his dreams as the Tai-Pan, or supreme leader, of Hong Kong. — In the years following England's victory in the first Opium War, Dirk Struan, supreme ruler of the most powerful trading company in the Orient, fights t... more »
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A great story, great characters, great dialogue, history, culture I could go on for ages. Basically, if you are interested in a historical novel, Asia, China, Hong Kong, the sea, action, romance, this book has it all.
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An excellent historical novel of the British seizure & colonization of Hong Kong in the early 19th century told through the struggles of 2 rival trading companies and the families aligned with them. An insightful look at both the Chinese & British cultures of the time and how they inform these cultures today.
I read this book on my first trip to Hong Kong. If you're interested in Hong Kong, or going there, you must read this!
Very good read
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