Clavell, James.

Tai-Pan : the epic novel of the founding of Hong Kong / James Clavell. - Delta trade pbk. ed. - New York : Delta Trade Paperbacks, 2009. - 601 p. ; 23 cm. - The Asian saga .

"It is the early 19th century, when European traders and adventurers first began to penetrate the forbidding Chinese mainland. And it is in this exciting time and exotic place that a giant of an Englishman, Dirk Straun, sets out to turn the desolate island of Hong Kong into an impregnable fortress of British power, and to make himself supreme ruler-- Tai-Pan!"--P. [4] of cover.

ISBN: 9780385343251 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2009291434

Subjects--Topical Terms:
British--China--Fiction.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Hong Kong (China)--Fiction.
China--History--19th century--Fiction.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Historical fiction.

LC Class. No.: PS3553.L365 / T3 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 823/.914