"On to Pekin; or, Old Glory in China" by Edward Stratemeyer is an adventure story set in the late 19th century about a soldier's journey. Lieutenant Gilbert Pennington heads to China to fight the Boxer Rebellion, a dangerous uprising against foreigners. Beyond the battles, Gilbert is on a personal quest to uncover his family's history connected to a business in China. From the Philippines to China, filled with tension, Gilbert leads his men through dangerous situations as he balances military duty with a search for his roots.
On to Pekin; or, Old Glory in China
By Edward Stratemeyer
A young lieutenant's quest to quell a rebellion becomes intertwined with a dangerous search for his family's past in a land filled with conflict.
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About the AuthorEdward L. Stratemeyer was an American publisher, writer of children's fiction and founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate. He was one of the most prolific writers in the world, penning over 1,300 books and selling more than 500 million copies.
Edward L. Stratemeyer was an American publisher, writer of children's fiction and founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate. He was one of the most prolific writers in the world, penning over 1,300 books and selling more than 500 million copies.
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