Jing Hardback - 2011

Jing is a novel written by John Taintor Foote. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young Chinese boy named Jing. Jing is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by a group of American missionaries who run a school in China. Jing is a bright and curious boy who quickly learns English and becomes fascinated with American culture. However, Jing's life takes a dramatic turn when he is accused of stealing from the school and is forced to flee for his life. Jing embarks on a journey across China, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. Through his journey, Jing learns about the harsh realities of life and discovers the true meaning of friendship and loyalty. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural exchange between China and America during the early 1900s.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.