Fortunate Sons: The 120 Chinese Boys Who Came to America, Went to School, and Revolutionized an Ancient Civilization

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Set at the end of the nineteenth century, the story follows a group of Chinese boys sent to America to absorb Western knowledge and modernize their homeland. After a decade in prestigious New England schools, they return with a strong desire for progress and reform. Their experiences in America shape their perspectives and significantly impact China's quest to emerge as a modern world power, echoing the ongoing themes of cultural exchange and national transformation.