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Held by Chinese Brigands

by Charles Gilson

Level C1 · AdvancedAdventureChildren's27 chapters
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Length
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About this book

In the mysterious and treacherous lands beyond Hong-Kong, a daring American adventurer confronts ruthless Chinese brigands who defy law and order. Journey through a realm where beauty masks danger and every step could be a fight for survival.

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Contents

27 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CHAPTER II--OF AH WU'S OPIUM DEN
03CHAPTER III--OF THE TIGER AND THE FOXES
04CHAPTER IV--HOW CHEONG-CHAU CAME FORTH OF THE TOWN OF PINGLO
05CHAPTER V--HOW CHEONG-CHAU STRUCK AT DEAD OF NIGHT
06CHAPTER VI--HOW CHEONG-CHAU STATED HIS TERMS
07CHAPTER VII--HOW THE LETTER WAS WRITTEN
08CHAPTER VIII--AND HOW FRANK RESOLVED TO FOLLOW IT
09CHAPTER IX--OF THE HOSPITALITY OF THE TEA-GROWER
10CHAPTER X--HOW FRANK WAS IN LUCK'S WAY
11CHAPTER XI--OF THE REAPPEARANCE OF LING
12CHAPTER XII--HOW MEN-CHING ESCAPED

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