Publisher's Synopsis
By The Great Wall: Letters From China (1909) is a book written by Isabella Burgess Riggs Williams. The book is a collection of letters that Williams wrote to her family and friends during her time in China as a missionary. The letters were written between 1901 and 1908 and provide a detailed and personal account of Williams' experiences in China during a time of great change and upheaval. Williams writes about her work as a missionary, her interactions with the Chinese people, and her observations of Chinese culture and society. The book also includes photographs taken by Williams during her time in China. By The Great Wall: Letters From China provides a unique and insightful perspective on China at the turn of the 20th century and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture.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.
