02278cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450077001452640051002223000047002733360026003203370026003463380036003725000106004085000031005145080044005455201208005895340045017976530026018427000025018688560042018939990017019356345UtSlPG20260610133151.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLedyard, Mary Forman,d1867-10aSeven Maids of Far Cathay: Being English Notes From a Chinese Class Book 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aA collection of fiction, supposedly written by members of an Anglo-American woman's college in China.  aRelease date is 2004-08-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Schwan  a"Seven Maids of Far Cathay: Being English Notes From a Chinese Class Book" compiled by Bing Ding is an educational collection of writings created in the early 20th century. It showcases the efforts of seven Chinese girls at the Woman's Anglo-Chinese College in Neuchang, China, as they engage in a unique writing game aimed at improving their English skills. The book features a variety of writing formats, such as biographies, essays, folklore, and correspondence, reflecting the students' experiences and thoughts.  The narrative unfolds through the voices of different students, allowing each character to share her perspective and creativity. The challenges and joys of learning English, the cultural differences between American and Chinese customs, and the relationships among the girls and their teachers are vividly illustrated through their writings. Themes of hope, identity, and the transformation of self through education permeate the text, inviting readers to appreciate the girls' growth as they navigate their college years and prepare for their futures, ultimately emphasizing the importance of understanding and connection across cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChinese in literature1 aMandall, Abertine D.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6345  c48367d48367