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Destination Shanghai

by Paul French
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18 true stories of Shanghai's magnetic allure.

This book is a captivating collection of real-life stories that illuminate the magnetic appeal of Shanghai throughout history. With 18 diverse narratives, it delves into the city's allure as a cosmopolitan playground for the privileged and a last resort for the desperate. From fame-seekers to criminals, the vivid characters and their intertwining paths paint a vivid picture of a place where dreams are made or shattered. "Destination Shanghai" is a must-read for those seeking a deep understanding of the city's rich history and its profound impact on the lives of its inhabitants.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Destination Shanghai

by Paul French
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ISBN: 9789887792758
Authors: Paul French
Publisher: Blacksmith Books
Date of Publication: 2018-03-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, History, Biography, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 26 readers)

Description

18 true stories of those who went…For the privileged a cosmopolitan pleasure ground; for the desperate a port of last resort.A pot of gold at the end of an Oriental rainbow; a thick slice of hell denounced from the pulpit.The start of a journey for many; the end of the road for some.A place to find fame, or to seek anonymity; rogues, chancers, showgirls, criminals…For so many people from so many lands, there was one phrase that sent a tingle of hope or a shiver of anticipation down every spine:“DESTINATION SHANGHAI”
 

18 true stories of Shanghai's magnetic allure.

This book is a captivating collection of real-life stories that illuminate the magnetic appeal of Shanghai throughout history. With 18 diverse narratives, it delves into the city's allure as a cosmopolitan playground for the privileged and a last resort for the desperate. From fame-seekers to criminals, the vivid characters and their intertwining paths paint a vivid picture of a place where dreams are made or shattered. "Destination Shanghai" is a must-read for those seeking a deep understanding of the city's rich history and its profound impact on the lives of its inhabitants.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.