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The Hong Kong I Knew|Mark Isaac-Williams

The Hong Kong I Knew : Scenes and Stories from a Childhood in Kowloon

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Overview

Returning to Hong Kong in 1947 after the Japanese occupation, seven-year-old Mark Isaac-Williams had the whole of Kowloon as his playground. Billeted with his family in the once-grand but now dilapidated Peninsula Hotel, his life was replete with adventure - from the rooftop to the basement, he knew the hotel's every inch. Roller-skating and horseback riding in Kowloon's streets and paddling in the hotel's fountain were a child's dream after the privations of war. From rickshaws to firecrackers and ladies with bound feet to the ever-present rat problem and smelly beancurd vendors, the mystique of Hong Kong in the 1940s and 50s is brought to life by Mark's captivating and richly illustrated story.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9789887963950
  • ISBN-10: 988796395X
  • Publisher: Blacksmith Books
  • Publish Date: April 2022
  • Dimensions: 8.27 x 8.27 x 0.24 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.65 pounds
  • Page Count: 112

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