Bøger af Chris Emmett

""Shanghai Pierce: A Fair Likeness"" is a biography that tells the story of one of the most notorious cattle barons in American history. Shanghai Pierce was a larger-than-life figure who rose to prominence during the late 19th century, when the cattle industry was booming in Texas. He was known for his ruthless business tactics, his extravagant lifestyle, and his larger-than-life personality. The book covers Pierce's early life, his rise to power in the cattle industry, and his eventual downfall. It also explores the broader historical context of the era, including the impact of the Civil War on Texas, the rise of the cattle industry, and the changing cultural landscape of the American West. Author Chris Emmett draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts, to paint a vivid portrait of Pierce and the world he inhabited. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and other archival materials, bringing the story to life in a way that is both informative and engaging. Overall, ""Shanghai Pierce: A Fair Likeness"" is a compelling biography that sheds light on an important figure in American history, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Old West.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.

China - 1860. The Taiping Rebellion, led by a man who claims to be the living brother of Jesus Christ, controls huge swathes of Southern China. Caught in the chaos are Mark Falchion, a young China-born scholar and experienced swordsman; Meng, a vengeful Taiping warrior; and Mei, a beautiful young archer and former house slave now swept up into the Taiping army. Their destinies collide during a battle for the fortress town of Sungkiang, gateway to the rebels' main prize - Shanghai. ​The Scholar's Blade is a tale of brutal warfare, betrayal, and forbidden desire, all set against the backdrop of history's bloodiest civil war - the Taiping Rebellion.

Hong Kong in 1970 was the fastest expanding city in the world, a city that lived on three levels - the expatriates, nearly always British who lived in almost complete isolation; the vast mass of Chinese residents struggling to get by and improve their lot; and finally the criminal and corrupt underside which not only fought among itself but also affected the life of everyone else in the Crown Colony through fear and corruption. Fighting to hold this in check - and by and large succeeding - were the Hong Kong police force. At the officer level, many were British. Into this heady and dangerous mix steps a young Merseyside policeman, Chris Emmett. His account of those times brings vividly to life the crime, prostitution, drugs, triad street gangs and corruption that was an important part of the fabric of Hong Kong of those days.

Few casual readers of American history are aware of Fort Union, New Mexico, and its history. It was inevitable that the United States would dominate the Southwest. The military was used to achieve this goal, and the story of military operations in the Southwest is centred on Fort Union.

Hong Kong - a Chinese city with British-based law, a unique place with a unique police force. In his latest book, Chris Emmett, best-selling author of "Hong Kong Policeman," puts you on the streets, alongside the Hong Kong police officers who were there during the greatest crises of the past few decades.

If Rosebud pricks her finger and spills a drop of blood she will fall into a deep sleep...With stellar casts including Terry Wogan, Maureen Lipman, Anita Harris, June Whitfield, Kenneth Connor and Frank Thornton.