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This volume traces the history of John Pope Hennessy from his early beginnings in famine Ireland to his attempts to rise through the ranks in London, his early postings to Labuan, West Africa, and of course Hong Kong, to his final days with his family. His actions and his personality are laid bare for readers to form their own opinions of one of Hong Kong’s most enigmatic governors.

A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy

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    Publisher: City University of Hong Kong Press
    Publication Date: 30/05/2020
    ISBN13: 9789629373771, 978-9629373771
    ISBN10: 9629373777

    Number of Pages: 400

    Non Fiction , Biography

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    This volume traces the history of John Pope Hennessy from his early beginnings in famine Ireland to his attempts to rise through the ranks in London, his early postings to Labuan, West Africa, and of course Hong Kong, to his final days with his family. His actions and his personality are laid bare for readers to form their own opinions of one of Hong Kong’s most enigmatic governors.

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