015: Taels I Win

Samuel Clemens, who wrote under the pen name "Mark Twain."
Samuel Clemens, who wrote under the pen name “Mark Twain.”

Western reinforcements pour into China and the tide turns in their favor. But can they reach their embassies in Beijing in time?

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Transcript provided by listener Josh.


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Fanfare

Opening Theme

“There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight”
Composed in 1896 by Theodore August Metz. Public domain.

“Liuyang River”
Traditional. Public domain.
Recording by David290 licensed under a Creative Commons license. Details.

Closing Theme

 

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