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Myself A Mandarin: Memoirs Of A Special Magistrate
Myself A Mandarin: Memoirs Of A Special Magistrate
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This he does, taking the reader with him through the errors, puzzles, and bafflements of sixteen cases which came into his court.
Whether he is dealing with cows, watercress beds, squatters, dragons, quarrelling wives, or a Buddhist abbot, the author brings his reader into each case as if the reader were the actual judge, and at a given moment the solution comes to the reader as it came to the magistrate.
Austin Coates has lived the greater part of his life in the East, since 1944, when war service brought him to India. Born in London in 1922, son of the composer Eric Coates, he combined the early part of his writing career with work as a colonial administrator, diplomat, and adviser on Chinese affairs. He left government service in 1962, and has since resided mainly in Hong Kong.
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Humorous court cases reveal cultural clashes in Hong Kong.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in cross-cultural experiences and enjoy humorous storytelling, this memoir offers an entertaining glimpse into a magistrate's learning curve in Hong Kong. Author Austin Coates makes each case vivid and engaging, capturing the quirks of local life and legal puzzles alike. It's a delightful read for anyone curious about life in a foreign setting and the surprises that come with adapting to a new world.