--- product_id: 18148753 title: "A Rising Son In The Land of Nine Dragons: A Eurasian Boy's coming of age during Hong Kong's Lost Era of the '50s and '60s" price: "¥4116" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/18148753-a-rising-son-in-the-land-of-nine-dragons-eurasian store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # A Rising Son In The Land of Nine Dragons: A Eurasian Boy's coming of age during Hong Kong's Lost Era of the '50s and '60s **Price:** ¥4116 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Rising Son In The Land of Nine Dragons: A Eurasian Boy's coming of age during Hong Kong's Lost Era of the '50s and '60s - **How much does it cost?** ¥4116 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/18148753-a-rising-son-in-the-land-of-nine-dragons-eurasian) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Tony Tebbutt’s creative storytelling in his breakthrough book, is a mélange of his wild and mischievous real-life experiences flavored with a dash of fiction, that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of the unique way of life that was Hong Kong in the ‘50s and ‘60s. He recounts a truly amazing litany of teenage experiences that would be foreign to most not having the opportunity to enjoy the appetizing delights of the British Colony bordering China. We get a look at how it felt to be a local born of mixed heritage passing back and forth between Oriental and Occidental cultures during a great period in the Colony’s history. We are told of life as a student in a multi-cultural high school called KGV. Tebbutt opens up his inner-self to expose his emotions, joy and personal frailties as he recounts his life lessons with personal achievement, education, women and moral values. Through it all he is able to find humor in his faults and share the exuberance of his successes. An easy read and an absolute must if you enjoy good stories, coming of age or have a connection to old Hong Kong. Review: Recipe for a good read - This book has all the ingredients for an interesting and enjoyable story; a fascinating location, interesting experiences worth sharing and thoughtful insight and perspective on how his early life might have been shaping the future. After reading this biography of a brief period of the authors life, it is hard not to be very jealous of such a life. But it is still easy to compare it to one's own teen experiences along the way. It is a good way to experience a bit of geography and history wrapped up in an interesting life story. I commend the author for baring his soul and giving us his insightful wisdom of how his experiences laid a moral and intellectual base for his future. Maybe it gives us a better look into our own backgrounds and how they may have shaped our lives. Review: Fabulous Read - This book is an amazing tale of growing up in the 50's and 60's in Hong Kong. It is hard to imagine life as a teenage boy in a city where one can race motorbikes through the streets at night, have kite fights from the roof tops and take a hydrofoil over to Macau for an evening of gambling, but Tony is able to transport us to this unique world. Throughout his beautifully told story we can feel what it must have been like to experience all these adventures. How different an adolescence Tony experienced and how enjoyable to read all about it. This fast paced book with its vivid descriptions is a Fabulous Read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #9,166,225 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #141,257 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 Reviews | ## Images ![A Rising Son In The Land of Nine Dragons: A Eurasian Boy's coming of age during Hong Kong's Lost Era of the '50s and '60s - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tS4E-6k9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recipe for a good read *by J***R on August 11, 2013* This book has all the ingredients for an interesting and enjoyable story; a fascinating location, interesting experiences worth sharing and thoughtful insight and perspective on how his early life might have been shaping the future. After reading this biography of a brief period of the authors life, it is hard not to be very jealous of such a life. But it is still easy to compare it to one's own teen experiences along the way. It is a good way to experience a bit of geography and history wrapped up in an interesting life story. I commend the author for baring his soul and giving us his insightful wisdom of how his experiences laid a moral and intellectual base for his future. Maybe it gives us a better look into our own backgrounds and how they may have shaped our lives. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous Read *by J***K on August 13, 2013* This book is an amazing tale of growing up in the 50's and 60's in Hong Kong. It is hard to imagine life as a teenage boy in a city where one can race motorbikes through the streets at night, have kite fights from the roof tops and take a hydrofoil over to Macau for an evening of gambling, but Tony is able to transport us to this unique world. Throughout his beautifully told story we can feel what it must have been like to experience all these adventures. How different an adolescence Tony experienced and how enjoyable to read all about it. This fast paced book with its vivid descriptions is a Fabulous Read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Look In The Past *by D***K on August 6, 2013* This is a fascinating book about a young boys experience in Hong Kong in the 50's and 60's. Having never been to Hong Kong it gave me an appreciation about live there during this period. It makes me wonder what it is like now that is a part of China.It made me wonder how Tony survived but he did to become a very successful businessman in the United States. I had no understanding about the quality of the Cooper automobile until I read this book. How much of his reference to it was a teenagers fantasy vs reality but it came across as a very special car. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/18148753-a-rising-son-in-the-land-of-nine-dragons-eurasian](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/18148753-a-rising-son-in-the-land-of-nine-dragons-eurasian) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*