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In Letters From the Dragon's Head, Martha Wiley transports us into revolutionary China. Through letters that span nearly half a century, we experience her firsthand account of life amid political and social turmoil in a nation struggling for change. We also share in the benefits and joys of a life lived with the people who would eventually become her "family."
Arriving in China in 1900, at the age of twenty-six, Martha is sent to teach mathamatics, and eventually English, at Foochow College for boys. During her years in Foochow (Fuzhou) she also championed independence for Chinese women, providing education and vocational training for both girls and adults. By sponsoring several of her students Martha enabled their continued education in the United States. One of those graduates, Chen Shao Kwan, went on to become supreme commander of the Chinese Navy. He was also a lifelong friend.
From the fall of the last dynasty through the rise of Communism, Martha shares her hard-won victories and heartfelt defeats with a keen intellect, an ever-evolving compassion, and a wry wit. This remarkable story weaves a vivid tapestry of history and humanity revealing how one woman's dedication and perseverance can promote great change.
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- PublisherEmpty Bowl Press
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0912887095
- ISBN 13 9780912887098
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages317
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Empty Bowl Press, 2014
ISBN 10: 0912887095
ISBN 13: 9780912887098
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