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The Emperor and the Nightingale

by Meilo So
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Overview

This version of the Hans Christian Anderson tale, originally an Oriental folktale re-told, is set in mid-19th century China. The text's illustrations present authentic detail, from Manchu head-dresses to the rose-madder walls of the Forbidden City.

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Book Details

Published
August 9, 1999
Publisher
Lincoln, Frances Limited
Pages
32
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781845071912

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