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Word: tooyin (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...closed all windows, and blinds, barricaded the door and then I had an unmolested journey. The country is in a bad way. A battle is expected any moment for the control of Yunnanfu. Troops are facing each other only 30 miles east of the city wall. To the south Tooyin of Zemao has declared his independence and has called all the pirates to his assistance. Nevertheless I am going quietly ahead with arrangements for the expedition to the northwest. The bridge across the Hsiangtung river has been taken away and there is no connection between Cheatung and Yunnanfu...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: EXPLORER DESCRIBES YUNNANFU CONDITIONS | 1/23/1928 | See Source »

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