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A year in China

By Martha Noyes Williams
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About This Book

A traveler recounts a year-long voyage to China, narrating stops at Atlantic and Indian Ocean ports and passage through the Straits of Malacca to Singapore, Hong Kong, Macao, and Whampoa. The narrative blends detailed descriptions of harbors, markets, gardens, temples, funerary customs, festivals, and colonial society with attentive portraits of domestic life among Chinese women and practical notes on shipping, consular duties, and local institutions. Observational chapters record language, social customs, and daily routines, and the return journey concludes with a dramatic episode of capture and imprisonment by a rebel pirate, which punctuates an otherwise ethnographic and travel-focused account.

About the Author

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Martha Noyes Williams

Martha Noyes Williams was an American author known for her travel writing, particularly her work "A Year in China." This book offers a detailed account of her experiences and observations during her time in China, providing readers with insights into the culture and daily life of the country. Williams' writing reflects her keen observations and personal reflections, making her a notable figure in the genre of travel literature.

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