02301cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500200014525000190016526400510018430000470023533600260028233700260030833800360033450000310037050801310040152011950053253400450172765300330177265300760180565300510188185600430193212344UtSlPG20260610133308.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aBredon, Juliet,d1881?-193710aSir Robert Hart  aSecond edition 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project  a"Sir Robert Hart: The Romance of a Great Career" by Juliet Bredon is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the extraordinary life and achievements of Sir Robert Hart, an Irishman who played a pivotal role in the Imperial Chinese Customs during a time of significant change in China, particularly in the 19th century. Through Hart's story, the author explores themes of ambition, cultural exchange, and the evolving relationship between China and the West.  The opening of the book provides insight into Hart's early life, characterized by a mix of humble beginnings and a strong academic foundation. Born in a small Irish town, he demonstrates an early thirst for knowledge and ambition, highlighted through anecdotes about his childhood and education. The narrative begins with Hart's formative years, detailing his family background, schooling experiences, and the friendships that shaped his character. As the opening unfolds, it hints at the remarkable career that awaits him in China, setting the stage for his future endeavors and the significant impact he would have on the Chinese customs system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHart, Robert, Sir, 1835-1911  aCustoms administration -- China -- Officials and employees -- Biography  aChina. Hai guan zong shui wu si shu -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12344