02436cam a22003133u 4500 26162 UtSlPG 20260610133612.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS La Motte, Ellen N. (Ellen Newbold), 1873-1961 Peking Dust Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-08-01 Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) "Peking Dust" by Ellen N. La Motte is a collection of travel essays written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's experiences and observations during her travels in China, particularly focusing on the political and social climate of the time. La Motte's writing presents a candid and insightful perspective on the complexities of Chinese society as it navigates the challenges posed by foreign powers. At the start of the collection, La Motte introduces her journey with a humorous note about the misconceptions many in the West have regarding China. She highlights the contrasts in the literature written about China, categorizing them into superficial travelogues and dense academic works. The narrative then shifts to her arrival in Peking, detailing her initial impressions of the majestic but chaotic city. The author describes her engagement with local conversations about the influence of foreign powers in China, shedding light on the concept of "spheres of influence" and setting the stage for her exploration of the intricate dynamics of international relations in a rapidly changing China. This opening portion establishes a tone that is both observational and critical, inviting readers to reflect on the realities of colonialism and the human experiences within them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified China -- Social life and customs World War, 1914-1918 -- China https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26162 67163 67163