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The Oriental Pearl: Or The Catholic Emigrants is a historical novel written by Anna Hanson Dorsey and published in 1858. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the journey of a group of Catholic emigrants from Europe to China. The main character, Father Laval, is a Catholic priest who leads the group on their journey. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including illness, piracy, and cultural differences. The novel explores themes of faith, perseverance, and cultural exchange. The title of the book refers to the city of Shanghai, which was known as the Oriental Pearl in the 19th century. The Oriental Pearl: Or The Catholic Emigrants is considered a significant work of historical fiction and provides insight into the experiences of Catholic missionaries and emigrants during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 166
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781120910196
- Date de parution :
- 29-01-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 231 g
