Miss Civilization is a novel written by American author Richard Harding Davis. The book tells the story of a young American woman named Miss Geraldine Conroy who travels to China to teach English to the Chinese people. She is accompanied on her journey by her father, a wealthy businessman who hopes to strike a deal with the Chinese government.Once in China, Miss Conroy finds herself in the midst of a turbulent political situation. The Boxer Rebellion is raging, and the Chinese people are rising up against foreign influence ...
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Miss Civilization is a novel written by American author Richard Harding Davis. The book tells the story of a young American woman named Miss Geraldine Conroy who travels to China to teach English to the Chinese people. She is accompanied on her journey by her father, a wealthy businessman who hopes to strike a deal with the Chinese government.Once in China, Miss Conroy finds herself in the midst of a turbulent political situation. The Boxer Rebellion is raging, and the Chinese people are rising up against foreign influence in their country. Miss Conroy must navigate the dangerous political landscape while also trying to teach English to her students.As she becomes more involved in the rebellion, Miss Conroy begins to question her own beliefs about imperialism and the role of Westerners in China. She also falls in love with a Chinese man, which further complicates her situation.Miss Civilization is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of cultural imperialism, love, and political upheaval. Davis's vivid descriptions of China and its people bring the story to life, and his nuanced portrayal of Miss Conroy's journey makes for a compelling read.ALICE: No. I'm not quite used to that. (To HARRY) Excuse me, but aren't you getting tired holding that big pistol? Don't you think you might put it down now, and help me serve this supper?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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