"A Woman In China" by Mary Gaunt is a memoir that chronicles an early 20th-century journey to China, blending personal experiences with cultural insights. Driven by childhood fascination and a pivotal conversation with a correspondent, the author overcomes financial obstacles to embark on an expedition from England to Peking. Along the way, through Russia and Siberia, she encounters both the sublime and the stark realities of different landscapes, setting the stage for a broader inspection of China’s ancient customs, political tensions, and societal complexities.
A Woman In China
By Mary Gaunt
A curious woman escapes financial limits to explore China, facing both beauty and hardship across Russia and Siberia, to discover a land of ancient customs and political unease.
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