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A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy
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A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy

Kevin Mackeown
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This volume traces the history of John Pope Hennessy from his early beginnings in famine Ireland to his attempts to rise through the ranks in London, his early postings to Labuan, West Africa, and of course Hong Kong, to his final days with his family. His actions and his personality are laid bare for readers to form their own opinions of one of Hong Kong’s most enigmatic governors.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
City University of Hong Kong Press
Country
Hong Kong
Date
30 May 2020
Pages
400
ISBN
9789629373771

This volume traces the history of John Pope Hennessy from his early beginnings in famine Ireland to his attempts to rise through the ranks in London, his early postings to Labuan, West Africa, and of course Hong Kong, to his final days with his family. His actions and his personality are laid bare for readers to form their own opinions of one of Hong Kong’s most enigmatic governors.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
City University of Hong Kong Press
Country
Hong Kong
Date
30 May 2020
Pages
400
ISBN
9789629373771

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