David Leffman: Talk on William Mesny ‘The Mercenary Mandarin’
Clifton Library 13 Princess Victoria St, Bristol, Clifton, United KingdomDavid Leffman, travel writer and photographer, will give a fascinating illustrated talk about the extraordinary life of William Mesny (1842-1919), the British adventurer, smuggler, arms dealer and plant collector who became a decorated general in 19th century China. www.davidleffman.com Tickets are available in the library and on eventbrite!