Description: Fragile Cargo by Adam Brookes Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Compact Disc Condition Brand New Description The extraordinary true story of how a group of bold and determined museum curators saved the priceless treasures of Chinas Forbidden City in the years leading up to World War II and beyond.1924: Two days before Christmas, a small and clandestine group of professors, curators, and historians made their way through the enormous gates and towering vermillion walls of Pekings Forbidden City, for centuries the home to the Chinese emperors. For the first time in its history, the citys vast and priceless Imperial collection was carefully catalogued. Everything, from ornate jade carvings to exquisite jewels and historical archives, was counted and noted for the future Palace Museum. But even as the museum opened to international acclaim, tensions were rising in China. Rival factions rose up to destabilize the newly formed Republic of China and by 1932, Japanese pilots were bombing Shanghai. In the increasingly vulnerable city of Peking, the Palace Museums curator made a difficult and monumental decision: to safeguard the treasures, they would need to be evacuated. The task seemed impossible--the museum housed over a million objects that ranged from heavy thrones to impossibly fragile porcelain masterworks. Which objects would be saved? Where would they be hidden? And how could they be safely packed and transported? What followed was an unbelievable and perilous journey through a vast country facing tremendous upheaval and conditions as varied as icy winter storms to boiling heatwaves. Now, the full story is finally revealed and the men and women who helped saved Chinas precious cultural history are given their due in this unforgettable book. Fragile Cargo reminds us of the enduring power of beauty in a world beset by war and violence. Author Biography Adam Brookes is a Canadian-born novelist and journalist. He is the author of several espionage thrillers, including Night Heron, Spy Games, and The Spys Daughter. He worked for the BBC in Indonesia before becoming the BBCs Beijing correspondent in China. He divides his time between Washington, DC, and London. Adam Brookes is a Canadian-born novelist and journalist. He is the author of several espionage thrillers, including Night Heron, Spy Games, and The Spys Daughter. He worked for the BBC in Indonesia before becoming the BBCs Beijing correspondent in China. He divides his time between Washington, DC, and London. Details ISBN 1797148117 ISBN-13 9781797148113 Title Fragile Cargo Author Adam Brookes Format Compact Disc Year 2023 Publisher Simon & Schuster Audio GE_Item_ID:158478447; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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