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The Lucky One: the Story of a Young Child Studying in the United States in the Late Qing Dynasty
History幸运儿：晚清留美幼童的故事
(to) Lil Leibovitz (u. S.) Matthew Miller
From 1872 to 1875, the Qing government selected 120 young children to study in the United States. The purpose was to allow these young children to learn advanced Western military and technology in order to resist the invasion of China by foreign powers. Awaken the sleeping ancient civilization and lead the country towards modernization. This is the earliest government-sponsored study abroad program in China's modern history. This book completely and meticulously describes the study and life of young children while studying in the United States, as well as the various life experiences of these young children after they returned to China because they were recalled midway because their study abroad plans were shelved. The book reproduces the past of these young children in this turbulent era, including Tang Shaoyi, Liang Dunyan, Liang Ruhao, Li Enfu, Cai Shaoji, Zhong Wenyao, Zhan Tianyou, Cai Tingqian, Rong Shangqian, etc., Who showed their talents and abilities in different fields and changed China's economic, diplomatic and political affairs, as well as the conflicts and challenges they faced in that era.
From 1872 to 1875, the Qing government selected 120 young children to study in the United States. The purpose was to allow these young children to learn advanced Western military and technology in order to resist the invasion of China by foreign powers. Awaken the sleeping ancient civilization and lead the country towards modernization. This is the earliest government-sponsored study abroad program in China's modern history. This book completely and meticulously describes the study and life of young children while studying in the United States, as well as the various life experiences of these young children after they returned to China because they were recalled midway because their study abroad plans were shelved. The book reproduces the past of these young children in this turbulent era, including Tang Shaoyi, Liang Dunyan, Liang Ruhao, Li Enfu, Cai Shaoji, Zhong Wenyao, Zhan Tianyou, Cai Tingqian, Rong Shangqian, etc., Who showed their talents and abilities in different fields and changed China's economic, diplomatic and political affairs, as well as the conflicts and challenges they faced in that era.