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Path of the Righteous Crane

by Ilsa Sharp
Path of the Righteous Crane
Path of the Righteous Crane

Trailblazing towkay's riches-to-renaissance life journey.

If you're drawn to the stories of visionaries who defy the odds and build empires, "Path of the Righteous Crane" could be your next fascinating read. It offers a deep dive into the life of Eu Tong Sen, a figure whose impact and legacy transcends the wealth and glamour he accumulated. This biography isn't just about success; it's a window into the cultural and historical tapestry of the Overseas Chinese, as well as a source of inspiration from a man who combined the best of many worlds.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Path of the Righteous Crane

by Ilsa Sharp
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ISBN: 9789814189224
Authors: Ilsa Sharp
Publisher: Landmark Books
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Politics
Related Topics: History, Memoir, Biography, Politics, Asia, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 4 readers)

Description

The name of Eu Tong Sen is well known in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Yet to date, there has been little of substance written about the man; much of what there is, has been drawn from a deep well of unsubstantiaed folklore. Ilsa Sharp's account of Eu Tong Sen's life, based on voluminous research by academic Maria Yang Tse-oy, has theatre aplenty, from mystic feng shui mountains and murder by poison, through dare-devil jungle trekking to fending off revolutionaries, taking on the opium establishment, playing political games with colonial masters, consorting with opera stars, racehorses, flashy cars and women (11 wives), building stately palaces and castles, and above all, the amassing of enormous personal wealth, a respectable part of which went to family, friends, and needy causes, from schools to hospitals.
 

Trailblazing towkay's riches-to-renaissance life journey.

If you're drawn to the stories of visionaries who defy the odds and build empires, "Path of the Righteous Crane" could be your next fascinating read. It offers a deep dive into the life of Eu Tong Sen, a figure whose impact and legacy transcends the wealth and glamour he accumulated. This biography isn't just about success; it's a window into the cultural and historical tapestry of the Overseas Chinese, as well as a source of inspiration from a man who combined the best of many worlds.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.