Under the Chinese Dragon: A Tale of Mongolia (1912)

Under The Chinese Dragon: A Tale Of Mongolia is a historical fiction novel written by Frederick Sadleir Brereton and published in 1912. The story is set in Mongolia during the early 1900s and follows the adventures of a young British officer named Ronald Leslie as he travels to the region on a mission to establish diplomatic relations with the local tribes. Along the way, he is captured by a group of bandits and taken to a secret hideout in the mountains. There he meets a beautiful Mongolian girl named Suleima, who helps him escape and leads him on a journey through the rugged terrain of the region. Together, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and dangerous wildlife. As they journey deeper into the heart of Mongolia, Ronald and Suleima develop a close bond and begin to fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Ronald is a foreigner and Suleima is a member of a traditional Mongolian tribe. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, action, and historical fiction. It offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and traditions of Mongolia during a time of great change and upheaval.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.