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Tai-Pan: the epic novel of the founding of Hong Kong
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Published:
New York : Delta Trade Paperbacks, 2009., New York : Delta Trade Paperbacks, 2009.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Delta trade pbk. ed.
Physical Desc:
601 pages ; 23 cm.
Status:
Boulder Main Adult Fiction
F Clav

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Sep 17, 2024

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"It is the early 19th century, when European traders and adventurers first began to penetrate the forbidding Chinese mainland. And it is in this exciting time and exotic place that a giant of an Englishman, Dirk Straun, sets out to turn the desolate island of Hong Kong into an impregnable fortress of British power, and to make himself supreme ruler-- Tai-Pan!"--P. [4] of cover.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780385343251 (pbk.)

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"It is the early 19th century, when European traders and adventurers first began to penetrate the forbidding Chinese mainland. And it is in this exciting time and exotic place that a giant of an Englishman, Dirk Straun, sets out to turn the desolate island of Hong Kong into an impregnable fortress of British power, and to make himself supreme ruler-- Tai-Pan!"--P. [4] of cover.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Clavell, J. (2009). Tai-Pan: the epic novel of the founding of Hong Kong. Delta trade pbk. ed. New York, Delta Trade Paperbacks.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Clavell, James. 2009. Tai-Pan: The Epic Novel of the Founding of Hong Kong. New York, Delta Trade Paperbacks.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Clavell, James, Tai-Pan: The Epic Novel of the Founding of Hong Kong. New York, Delta Trade Paperbacks, 2009.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Clavell, James. Tai-Pan: The Epic Novel of the Founding of Hong Kong. Delta trade pbk. ed. New York, Delta Trade Paperbacks, 2009.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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