Phillips, E. C. (Edith Caroline) creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Peeps Into China; Or, The Missionary's Children" by E. C. Phillips is a children's adventure story written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Sybil and Leonard Graham, the children of a missionary, as they prepare for and embark on a journey to China, where they anticipate encountering the wonders of Chinese culture, wildlife, and lifestyles. The engaging perspective of the children narrates both the allure of their upcoming adventure and the significant challenges of missionary work, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of China through their eyes. At the start of the story, the children are excitedly discussing their family's move from their country rectory to China, a transition prompted by their father's missionary work. Initially, their anticipation is filled with joy as they dream of experiencing the wonders described by their father, including seeing tea grown and flying kites. However, beneath this excitement lies the complexity of their father's commitment to his calling and the emotional impact of leaving their home and friends. As their journey unfolds, they begin to encounter not only the beautiful aspects of China but also the harsh realities faced by those living there, setting up a rich tapestry of adventure, learning, and cultural exchange. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-11-03 Produced by Emmy, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified China -- Description and travel China -- Social life and customs DS Original publication data not identified 01013217 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34199 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34199 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133759.0 34199