About this book
In two volumes, Boxers & Saints tells two parallel stories. The first is of Little Bao, a Chinese peasant boy whose village is abused and plundered by Westerners claiming the role of missionaries. Little Bao, inspired by visions of the Chinese gods, joins a violent uprising against the Western interlopers. Against all odds, their grass-roots rebellion is successful.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL17332999W
Subjects
HistoryMissionariesPersecutionYoung menComic books, stripsChristiansChristianityComic books, strips, etc.China, fictionGraphic novelsJuvenile fictionFictionCartoons and comicsHistorical fictionnyt:paperback-graphic-books=2013-09-29New York Times bestsellerChristian converts
