"Wang the Ninth: The Story of a Chinese Boy" by B. L. Putnam Weale is a poignant tale set in early 20th century China, chronicling the life of Wang the Ninth, a young boy battling adversity. The story begins by revealing Wang’s early struggles as his family is torn apart by famine, forcing him and his father into a desperate search for survival. Abandoned by his mother and with his siblings sold, Wang’s journey unfolds as he navigates the bustling city, facing poverty head-on and learning tough lessons about resilience and identity. The narrative shifts from his father's hardships to Wang's own as he adapts to his surroundings, painting a raw picture of independence and the quest for a better life amidst societal challenges.
Wang the Ninth: The Story of a Chinese Boy
By B. L. (Bertram Lenox) Putnam Weale
A young boy, set adrift by famine and abandonment, must find his place in a world of poverty and hardship.
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About the AuthorBertram Lenox Simpson (1877–1930) was a British author who wrote about China under the pen name "B. L. Putnam Weale". Lenox Simpson was the son of Clare Lenox-Simpson, who had been in the Chinese Maritime Customs Service since 1861; he had a brother, Evelyn, a mining engineer who worked in China, and a sister, Esme. His education was at Brighton College, after which he too joined the Service. He was in China during the Boxer Rebellion and during the siege of the legations. After this, he became Brigade Interpreter for the British Expeditionary Force.
Bertram Lenox Simpson (1877–1930) was a British author who wrote about China under the pen name "B. L. Putnam Weale". Lenox Simpson was the son of Clare Lenox-Simpson, who had been in the Chinese Maritime Customs Service since 1861; he had a brother, Evelyn, a mining engineer who worked in China, and a sister, Esme. His education was at Brighton College, after which he too joined the Service. He was in China during the Boxer Rebellion and during the siege of the legations. After this, he became Brigade Interpreter for the British Expeditionary Force.
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