Description: This vintage hardcover book, titled "Mandarin" by Robert S. Elegant, is a must-have for any book collector. Published by Simon & Schuster in 1983, this first edition book features 527 pages of exquisite storytelling. The book is written in English and comes with a dust jacket, making it a perfect addition to any bookshelf. Mandarin by Robert Elegant is a historical novel set in 19th and early 20th-century China, tracing the lives of three generations of the Kramer family. The story revolves around Johann and Emily Kramer, a German-American couple who establish themselves as prominent figures in the bustling, exotic world of Chinese trade and politics. Through their complex relationships with Chinese society and culture, the novel explores themes of power, ambition, and the clash between East and West. Elegant's vivid storytelling paints a rich portrait of China’s transformation during this period of upheaval and foreign intervention.
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Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 1983
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Mandarin
Author: Robert S. Elegant
Features: Dust Jacket
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Vintage: Yes
Number of Pages: 527
