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100 1 _aLedyard, Mary Forman,
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245 1 0 _aSeven Maids of Far Cathay: Being English Notes From a Chinese Class Book
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aA collection of fiction, supposedly written by members of an Anglo-American woman's college in China.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Schwan
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChinese in literature
700 1 _aMandall, Abertine D.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6345
999 _c48367
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