Fraser, George MacDonald (1925-2008)

Flashman and the Dragon [Flashman Papers #8]

New York: Alfred a Knopf Inc., 1986. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. First American Edition.  Number 8 in the Series.

Continuing the adventures of the infamous antihero Harry Flashman, blending historical fiction with biting satire and adventure. Set in the mid-19th century, this installment follows Flashman as he navigates the tumultuous events of the Second Opium War in China, the Taiping Rebellion, and the complex intrigues of imperial politics. 

Fraser’s signature style combines meticulous historical research with rollicking narrative, placing Flashman—cowardly, self-serving, yet oddly endearing—at the center of pivotal moments in global history. The novel explores themes of courage, duplicity, and survival, offering readers both a vivid portrait of historical events and a witty critique of Victorian-era attitudes and imperialism.

Subjects: 19th-century China, Second Opium War, Taiping Rebellion, British imperialism, antihero, historical adventure, Victorian society Historical fiction, adventure, satire
Background Information:

Flashman is based on the original character created by Thomas Hughes in Tom Brown's School Days, published in 1857. The Flashman character was a fictionalized look at the 19th century British Army, but Fraser was always praised for his historical accuracy in portraying real world events.

Item #16792
ISBN: 0394553578

Price: $35.00