Publication

1983 - Avon Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

57,250 words, Guess

Page Count

229 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780380683048
  • Open LibraryOL21018490M

Classifications

  • DDC[Fic]
  • LCCPZ7.P273 Re 1983

Description

Abducted from his home by bandits, fifteen-year-old Wang Lee is rescued from slavery by a mysterious girl who introduces him to the Taiping Tienkuo, a secret society partly based on Christian principles and dedicated to the overthrow of the Manchu government.

First Sentence

THE SUN WAS HIGH in the summer heaven, burning Wang Lee's back brick red like the soil into which he dug his hoe.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Rebels of the heavenly kingdomAvon Books1983-01-01
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