My Chinese Note Book

By Susan Mary Keppel Townley

Book Overview

My Chinese Note Book is a memoir written by Lady Susan Townley, an English woman who lived in China during the early 20th century. The book is a collection of her personal experiences and observations of Chinese culture and society, as well as her interactions with the local people.Lady Susan Townley writes about her travels throughout China, from the bustling cities to the rural countryside. She describes the customs and traditions of the Chinese people, including their food, clothing, and daily routines. She also shares her thoughts on the political climate of the time, including the Boxer Rebellion and the fall of the Qing Dynasty.Throughout the book, Lady Susan Townley reflects on her own identity as a foreigner in China, and the challenges she faced in adapting to a new culture. She writes about her friendships with Chinese people, including her language teacher and her maid, and the ways in which they helped her to understand and appreciate their culture.My Chinese Note Book provides a unique perspective on China during a time of great change, and offers insights into the complexities of cross-cultural communication and understanding. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture, as well as for those interested in the experiences of women living abroad.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163290556
• ISBN13: 9781163290552
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"