With the Empress Dowager of China - Hardcover

With the Empress Dowager of China is a book written by Katherine A. Carl that chronicles her experiences during her time as a painter in the court of the Empress Dowager Cixi of China. The book provides a firsthand account of the daily life and customs of the Imperial Court, as well as the political and social climate of China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Carl's vivid descriptions of the Empress Dowager and her courtiers offer a unique perspective on the powerful figure, who is often portrayed as an enigmatic and ruthless ruler. The book also includes numerous illustrations by Carl, which provide a visual representation of the people and places she encountered during her time in China. With the Empress Dowager of China is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Chinese history, art, and culture.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.