ISBN: 9781332448043 (5 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique and intimate look at the lives of Chinese coolies who were recruited to serve in the British Army during the First World War. Through the author's firsthand experiences as a training officer in a camp in Tsingtau, China, the reader gains a personal insight into the complexities of shaping these men into a disciplined force. The author's vivid and often humorous observations provide a fascinating glimpse into the cultural clash between East and West, highlighting the differences in cultural norms and the challenges of overcoming language barriers. The author also explores the coolies' individual personalities and their surprising adaptability to military life. The book goes beyond simply describing the training process, delving into the psychological impact of the coolies' experiences and the complex relationship between the British officers and their men. The authorââ â¢s reflections on his own role as a leader, and his struggles to balance discipline with understanding, offer valuable insights into the human experience of war. This fascinating and revealing account provides a poignant and insightful perspective on a little-known aspect of the First World War, shedding light on the forgotten contributions of Chinese laborers to the Allied war effort. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from With the ChinksI feel that a word of apology is due to the reader for the disjointed character of this little book. When in China I joined the Chinese Labour Corps I kept a diary at first, recording fairly ful.