Through The Wooden Men Lane
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Through The Wooden Men Lane

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The country has just been conquered by the Manchus, who would go on to rule China for 267 years, ending in 1911. The dynasty changes from 'Ming' to 'Qing'. Anti-Manchu activists work hard to drive out the Manchus and form a Triad Society 'to overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming'.Foremost in their priorities is to enlist the Shaolin Monastery to their cause. The three young heroes grow up in the monastery where they develop superior kung fu skills. They must save Shaolin Monastery from falling into the hands of the Triad Society.The young Manchu Emperor, Kang Xi, finds himself in Shaolin. When the power hungry Regent Oboi hears of the Emperor's whereabouts, he sends out his assassins. The youngsters must protect the emperor and help him seize back power from the evil regent.Finally, there is the graduation test, in which Shaolin disciples must fight their way through the Wooden Men Lane.This fast-paced novel traces the history of Shaolin Monastery and kung fu, while following the trials of Flint, Bussie and Tobie as they learn the skills they will need in their fight against evil and to become real Heroes of Shaolin.

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Publisher
CHK Literature
Year
2014
ISBN
9781843962311
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Historical Fiction
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. COVER
  2. COPYRIGHT
  3. DEDICATION I
  4. DEDICATION II
  5. TITLE PAGE
  6. CONTENTS
  7. GATES OF BEIJING
  8. KUI HEXAGRAM
  9. CARVING OF BODHIDHARMA
  10. Prologue
  11. I The Brotherhood
  12. II Yin and Yang
  13. III All Roads Lead to Shaolin
  14. IV Number One Monastery Under Heaven
  15. V Close Encounter
  16. VI Master Wei's Groove
  17. VII Hunt for the Third Prince
  18. VIII Heroes and Villains
  19. IX A Test of Strength
  20. X A Stranger Comes Bearing Gifts
  21. XI The Secret Underground Chamber
  22. XII The Heaven and Earth Triad Society
  23. XIII To Catch a Spy
  24. XIV The Secret Manual of Tendon Transformation
  25. XV Mutiny at Shaolin
  26. XVI Hidden Dragon
  27. XVII The Showdown
  28. XVIII The Tartar Champion
  29. XIX The Last Mission
  30. XX The Great Escape
  31. XXI The Emperor's Gambit
  32. XXII Final Justice
  33. XIII Through the Wooden Men Lane
  34. CHAPTER ENDNOTES
  35. AUTHOR'S NOTES
  36. AUTHOR'S ENDNOTES
  37. MING EMPERORS AND MING PRETENDERS
  38. GLOSSARY OF TERMS