02466cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000170011324500320013026400510016230000470021333600260026033700260028633800360031250000310034850801760037952013640055553400530191965300460197285600720201885600430209099900190213372542UtSlPG20260610134658.0mcr n260607r20231911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aHooker, Mary10aBehind the scenes in Peking 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-12-29  aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Behind the Scenes in Peking" by Mary Hooker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work narrates the author's personal experiences during the Siege of the Legations in Peking, detailing the unique challenges faced by foreigners residing in the city amidst escalating tensions and violence. Hooker, through her letters and diary entries, offers an insightful perspective on a tumultuous time, shedding light on the resilience and hardships endured by both the foreign community and the local population.  The opening of the book introduces readers to the atmosphere in Peking as tensions rise, particularly with the increasing boldness of the Boxers and their intent to incite violence against foreigners. Hooker describes her experiences in the hills surrounding the capital, where she and others sought refuge from the heat and rising unrest. As reports of disturbances grow more alarming, the narrative reveals the precariousness of their situation, emphasizing the desperation of the diplomats and their families as they prepare for potential violence. The text paints a vivid picture of their attempts to maintain normalcy and safety while highlighting the bravery of those who defend their community, setting the stage for the larger conflicts that would unfold throughout the siege. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: John Murray, 1911  aBeijing (China) -- History -- Siege, 19004 uhttps://archive.org/details/behindscenesinpe00hook/page/n9/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72542  c113267d113267