The The Camphor War by Ronald C Po
The boy from the ranch or Roy Bradner's city experiences follows a young boy from a ranch in Colorado as he embarks on an unexpected journey to New York City. The story focuses on his transition from rural life to the complexities of city life, exploring themes of responsibility and adventure. At the start, the boy is introduced working on his father's ranch, where he demonstrates his skills as a cowboy. After receiving news of his father s ill health, he leaves the cattle round-up early to return home. Upon arrival, he learns that his father wants him to settle a business matter involving a property in New York, previously owned by his late uncle. This task, which includes investigating potential fraud by a real estate agent, sets him on a train journey filled with new experiences and challenges. Along the way, he encounters swindlers and forms an unexpected friendship, which helps him navigate the complexities of city life and gain responsibility.
Ronald C. Po is an associate professor in the Department of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the author of The Blue Frontier: Maritime Vision and Power in the Qing Empire (2018), Shaping the Blue Dragon: Maritime China in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (2024), and The Silver Thread of the Deep: A Cultural History of Shark Fin in China and Beyond (2026).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780231223997 |
| ISBN 10 | 0231223994 |
| Title | The The Camphor War |
| Author | Ronald C Po |
| Series | Critical Perspectives On Taiwan |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press |
| Year published | 2026-08-25 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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