Bibliograph

The Chinese lady, Afong Moy in early America, Nancy E. Davis

Type

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The Chinese lady, Afong Moy in early America, Nancy E. Davis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-324) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Chinese lady

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1077616900

Responsibility statement

Nancy E. Davis

Sub title

Afong Moy in early America

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

Setting the stage -- The cast -- Behind the scenes -- The show -- The curtain rises -- Afong Moy presents Chinese objects for the person -- Afong Moy presents Chinese objects for the American home -- On tour -- New York to Charleston -- Return to the North -- Cuba and up the Mississippi River -- Finale -- Off stage -- The final act

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