Austin Coates (1922–1997) was a British civil servant, writer and traveller.
Myself a mandarin
Myself a mandarin
Synopsis
Austin Coates recounts his experiences as a colonial administrator and judge in China and Hong Kong. This memoir offers a personal perspective on the cultural clashes and administrative challenges faced during a significant period of history. It provides insights into the life and career of a British official navigating complex societal landscapes.
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Myself a mandarinUnknown, 1987
250 pages
Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97801958419923 editions available
