With the Empress Dowager of China is a book written by Katherine A. Carl. It is a historical account of the author's personal experiences and observations during her time spent in the court of the Empress Dowager Cixi of China. The book provides insights into the life and reign of one of the most powerful women in Chinese history, as well as the culture and customs of the late Qing dynasty. Katherine A. Carl was an American artist who was invited to China in 1903 to paint a portrait of the Empress Dowager. During her stay, ...
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With the Empress Dowager of China is a book written by Katherine A. Carl. It is a historical account of the author's personal experiences and observations during her time spent in the court of the Empress Dowager Cixi of China. The book provides insights into the life and reign of one of the most powerful women in Chinese history, as well as the culture and customs of the late Qing dynasty. Katherine A. Carl was an American artist who was invited to China in 1903 to paint a portrait of the Empress Dowager. During her stay, she was granted unprecedented access to the imperial court and was able to witness firsthand the daily routines and rituals of the Empress and her courtiers. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a unique perspective on one of the most enigmatic figures in Chinese history.1907. Illustrated by the author and with photographs. Contents: My Presentation and First Day at the Chinese Court; Personal Appearance of Her Majesty-A Chinese Repast-Boating; The Palace of the Emperor's Father; Her Majesty's Throne-Room; The Young Empress and Ladies of the Court; Continuation of the Portrait; Festivities at Court; His Majesty the Emperor; The Emperor's Birthday; Peking-The Sea Palace; Some Characteristics of Her Majesty-Second Visit to the Sea Palace; Return to the Summer Palace; The Steam-Launch-Semi-Annual Sacrifices to Confucius; The Palace Eunuchs; Literary Tastes and Accomplishments of the Empress Dowager; The Great Audience Hall; The Summer Palace; Festival of the Harvest Moon; A Garden Party; Beginning a Second Portrait of the Empress Dowager; A European Circus at the Palace; Palace Customs; Her Majesty's Anxiety-Her Birthday; The Winter Palace; Peking-Beginning the Portrait of St. Louis; Some Social Customs; Present-Giving; Some Winter Days at the Palace; Religious Rites; Her Majesty the Empress Dowager; The Chinese New Year; Continuation of the St. Louis Portrait; Finishing and Sending Off the Portrait; and Return to the Summer Palace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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