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Peking Story
The Last Days of Old China
Book • 1988
Peking Story is a personal and historical narrative by David Kidd, who lived in Peking from 1946 to 1950.
The book chronicles his life within the Yu family, into which he married, and their experiences as the old Chinese order was swept away by the Communist Revolution.
Kidd's account is a vivid portrayal of the cultural and social changes during this period, highlighting the contrast between the opulent life of the old aristocracy and the austere new regime.
The book is known for its wistful and mournful tone, laced with dry humor, and its detailed descriptions of characters and scenes from a bygone era.
The book chronicles his life within the Yu family, into which he married, and their experiences as the old Chinese order was swept away by the Communist Revolution.
Kidd's account is a vivid portrayal of the cultural and social changes during this period, highlighting the contrast between the opulent life of the old aristocracy and the austere new regime.
The book is known for its wistful and mournful tone, laced with dry humor, and its detailed descriptions of characters and scenes from a bygone era.
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