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_aGaunt, Mary, _d1861-1942 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Woman In China |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-03-21 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive | ||
| 520 | _a"A Woman In China" by Mary Gaunt is a travel memoir written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the author's journey to China, combining personal observations with cultural critiques as she reflects on the complexities of the Chinese society she encounters. With a focus on her experiences, the book serves as a vivid account of a woman's exploration in a land filled with ancient customs, political tensions, and dynamic realities. At the start of the memoir, the author reminisces about her childhood fascination with her grandmother's Chinese curiosities, which ignited her desire to travel despite financial constraints. Her subsequent decision to visit China is sparked by a conversation with Dr. Morrison, an Australian correspondent she met through family ties. As she travels from England to Peking, she experiences various landscapes, confronts challenges during her journey through Russia and Siberia, and marvels at the beauty and harshness of the regions she passes. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of China's rich history and society, blending personal narrative with insights into the broader cultural implications of her travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChina -- Description and travel | ||
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