Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2005-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 369 Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox) 1877 1930 Weale, B. L. Putnam (Bertram Lenox Putnam) Weale, Bertram Lenox Putnam Simpson, Bertram Lenox Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/) "Indiscreet Letters From Peking" by B. L. Putnam Weale is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a first-hand narrative of the events surrounding the Siege of Peking during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, detailing the experiences of the author amidst the chaos and conflict. The book sheds light on the intricate dynamics of diplomacy, the rise of violence, and the sacking of the city, revealing the perils faced by foreign diplomats and civilians trapped in Peking's besieged Legations." "The opening of this compelling narrative introduces a time of escalating tension in Peking, characterized by rising dust that seems to symbolize the brewing conflict. Weale provides insights into the disparate and increasingly hostile Legation groups, painting a vivid picture of a city on edge. Early entries document discussions regarding the emergence of the 'Boxers,' who are initially dismissed but quickly become a serious threat. Weale's observations highlight the foolish complacency of the foreign representatives as the political atmosphere darkens, foreshadowing the imminent disaster that would unfold as the Boxers march into the city, igniting chaos and destruction." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox), 1877-1930 -- Correspondence Beijing (China) -- History -- Siege, 1900 -- Personal narratives DS Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 793332 2025-08-07T09:39:41.305523 text/html 806524 2020-12-12T20:50:57 text/html 460843 2025-08-07T09:39:53.352492 application/epub+zip 467053 2025-08-07T09:39:45.001533 application/epub+zip 388788 2025-08-07T09:39:43.367539 application/epub+zip 965772 2025-08-07T09:39:59.675450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 902747 2025-08-07T09:39:52.004487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 524039 2022-09-08T08:45:33.413126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 735779 2025-08-07T09:39:40.327555 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 735692 2020-12-12T20:50:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19315 2025-08-07T09:39:59.811438 application/rdf+xml 13193 2025-08-07T09:39:43.889526 image/jpeg 3173 2025-08-07T09:39:43.624523 image/jpeg 382259 2020-12-12T20:50:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 279157 2020-12-12T20:50:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 456938 2025-08-07T09:39:41.370519 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia