Chinese Letters: 1859-1861
About This Novel
This book is a collection of letters between the author and his family during the war. In his letter home, Ludovic described his itinerary, including the long voyage from Brest to the coast of northern China, his contacts with the Jesuit institution in Xujiahui, Shanghai, the activities of the French army in Cochin China, etc. He shared his experiences with relatives and friends and expressed his longing for his family and homeland. At the same time, Ludovic described historical events such as the coalition forces' sneak attack on Tanggu, their entry into Beijing, and the plunder of the Old Summer Palace. He recorded a young man's personal experience of the violence of war in a completely unfamiliar place for several years. He also provided us with first-hand valuable information for studying the history of the Second Opium War and the catastrophe of the Old Summer Palace.
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