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With the Empress Dowager of China

By Katharine A. Carl
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The author recounts her months at the Chinese imperial court while painting an official portrait of the Empress Dowager, narrating portrait sittings and the logistics of working in throne rooms and pavilions. She describes the Empress's appearance and manner, the Emperor and princesses, attendants, adopted children, and court hierarchies; scenes include banquets, garden promenades, boating on the palace lake, theatrical performances and birthday festivities. Interwoven are observations of palaces, architecture, modes of travel, domestic customs, pets, and ceremonial protocol, together with practical challenges of representation and the social etiquette governing access and intimacy within the imperial household.

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Katharine A. Carl

Katharine A. Carl was an American author and journalist, best known for her work "With the Empress Dowager of China." This book provides a unique perspective on the life and court of the Empress Dowager Cixi, offering insights into the political and cultural landscape of late Qing Dynasty China. Carl's writing is characterized by its detailed observations and personal anecdotes, reflecting her experiences during her time in China. Through her work, she contributed to the understanding of Chinese history and the role of women in it, making her a notable figure in early 20th-century literature.

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