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The Chinese Lady

About The Chinese Lady

In 1834, a Chinese woman named Afong Moy arrived in America as both a prized guest and an advertisement for a merchant firm-a promotional curiosity with bound feet and a celebrity used to peddle exotic wares from the East. This first biography of Afong Moy explores how she shaped Americans' impressions of China, while living as a stranger in a foreign land.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780197581988
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 344
  • Published:
  • June 15, 2022
  • Dimensions:
  • 237x156x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 508 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: September 10, 2025

Description of The Chinese Lady

In 1834, a Chinese woman named Afong Moy arrived in America as both a prized guest and an advertisement for a merchant firm-a promotional curiosity with bound feet and a celebrity used to peddle exotic wares from the East. This first biography of Afong Moy explores how she shaped Americans' impressions of China, while living as a stranger in a foreign land.

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