Door Of The Double Dragon: A Romance Of China Of Yesterday And Today (1920)

""The Door Of The Double Dragon: A Romance Of China Of Yesterday And Today"" is a novel written by Hector Blanding and published in 1920. The book tells the story of a young American man named John Vanbrugh who travels to China to work as a civil engineer. While there, he falls in love with a beautiful Chinese woman named Mei-li, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, their love is forbidden due to cultural and societal differences. As John tries to navigate the complexities of Chinese culture and society, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous political situation involving the secret society of the Double Dragon. This society seeks to overthrow the ruling government and establish a new order in China. John must choose between his love for Mei-li and his loyalty to his country and its interests. The novel is set against the backdrop of China's tumultuous history, with its conflicts between tradition and modernity, East and West, and different social classes. It explores themes of love, loyalty, cultural identity, and political intrigue. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of Chinese culture and society, as well as the challenges faced by foreigners in navigating them. Overall, ""The Door Of The Double Dragon"" is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on China's history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.