Brown Of Moukden: A Story Of The Russo-Japanese War (1906)

by Herbert Strang

Book Overview

Brown of Moukden is a historical novel written by Herbert Strang and published in 1906. The story is set during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 and follows the adventures of a British journalist named John Brown. Brown travels to the city of Moukden in Manchuria, where the war is being fought, to report on the conflict for his newspaper.As he navigates the dangers of war-torn Moukden, Brown finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and espionage. He befriends a Japanese officer named Captain Omi and together they uncover a plot by Russian agents to sabotage the Japanese army's plans.Brown also falls in love with a Russian woman named Nadia, who is working as a nurse in Moukden. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that they are on opposite sides of the war, but they are drawn together by their shared humanity and desire for peace.Throughout the novel, Strang weaves in historical details and events from the Russo-Japanese War, including the Battle of Mukden, the siege of Port Arthur, and the Treaty of Portsmouth. Brown of Moukden is a thrilling adventure story that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in world history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143679367X
• ISBN13: 9781436793674
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"