Ancient Roads in China: Mrs. Wei Lianchen's Journey from Yantai to Beijing in 1881

Ancient Roads in China: Mrs. Wei Lianchen's Journey from Yantai to Beijing in 1881

by (uk) Isabella Williamson

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This book was written by the wife of William Chen, a famous missionary in modern times. It records what she saw, heard and felt along the way from Yantai to Beijing with William Chen in 1881. It shows a picture of social life in northern China at the end of the 19th century in the historical perspective of changing times. The author has lived in China with her husband for many years. She is proficient in Chinese, has extensive communication, and is well-rounded. She actively participates in various social activities. In addition to assisting Wei Lianchen, she uses her unique Western female perspective and delicate writing skills to write about the daily life of the lower class people in China and the customs of Chinese society, leaving readers with a lot of precious memories about Chinese society in the late Qing Dynasty.

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