The Door of the Double Dragon: A Romance of China of Yesterday and Today (1920)

The Door of the Double Dragon is a novel written by Hector Blanding in 1920. It is a romance story set in China, exploring the culture and traditions of the country both in the past and present. The novel follows the story of a young American man named Charles, who travels to China in search of adventure and falls in love with a Chinese woman named Lotus Blossom. The two navigate the complexities of their different cultures and the political tensions of the time, including the Boxer Rebellion and the conflict between the Nationalists and Communists. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of Chinese landscapes, customs, and beliefs, and provides a window into the history and society of China during a time of great change. Overall, The Door of the Double Dragon is a captivating and insightful work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on China and its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.