Tales of Old Hong Kong: Treasures from the Fragrant Harbour [Paperback]

Pirates, plagues, pistols, and poisons: with adventure of all varieties, this is a rollicking journey into colonial Hong Kong. A collection of historical odds and ends—stories, quotations, cartoons, postcards, and drawings—this book recounts in thrilling detail how a “barren rock” seemingly destined to fail rose to become one of the richest trading outposts in Asia.

“What a delight! This book is a thoroughly amusing retelling of some of Hong Kong’s most outrageous moments. There’s a feast inside.”  —Andrew Browne, China editor,Wall Street Journal

“Captures brilliantly the freewheeling atmosphere of old Hong Kong in all its illicit glory.”  —James Kynge, author,China Shakes the World

Derek Sandhaushas written on Chinese history for magazines, blogs, and podcasts. He is the the editor ofDecadence Mandchoue.