Haga, Uziel of Boston. Sepher Habrith Hachadash im Hanahar Sambatyon Bemedinath China [on the life and customs of the Jews of China]

Following a petition to U.S. President McKinley for a permit to tour China to research the roots and customs of the Chinese Jews, Uziel Haga accompanied the U.S. Armed Forces on an expedition in 1901. He wrote a comprehensive description of Chinese life and customs, including a prayer for recitation during the Seven Days of Mourning. The Author maintains that the Jews of Kaifeng in Hunan Province are descendants of the exiled Ten Lost Tribes - most particularly, the Tribe of Asher. The author was captured by the Boxers and died in prison after suffering tortures