The Land of the Boxers; or, China under the Allies

"The Land of the Boxers; or, China under the Allies" by Captain Gordon Casserly is a recollection of Allied soldiers amidst the turmoil of China's Boxer Rebellion in the early 1900s. The story follows the journey of British soldiers as they navigate military operations and grapple with the resulting socio-political landscape. The book opens with officers sailing from Wei-hai-wei to Tientsin, painting a picture of military existence against China's coast. An Irish priest, Mr. Hardy, adds humor and humanity in contrast to a bare setting. Upon reaching Tientsin, the narrative depicts a vibrant foreign settlement marked by conflict, underlining the differences between European soldiers and Chinese locals. The beginning establishes an immersive setting and introduces themes of friendship within the Allied forces amidst the backdrop of war-torn China.