Intimate China: The Chinese as I Have Seen Them

Intimate China: The Chinese as I Have Seen Them by Mrs. Archibald Little is a personal account that offers a detailed and intimate portrait of Chinese society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by a British woman who spent many years in China the book reflects her firsthand observations of Chinese life culture and customs. Mrs. Little provides insights into the daily lives of Chinese people their social structures traditions and beliefs often contrasting them with Western norms and perspectives.Through her experiences Mrs. Little paints a picture of a China that is both ancient and modern highlighting the tensions between tradition and change during a time of political and social upheaval. Her writing delves into the roles of women family dynamics and the influence of Western missionaries and foreign powers on Chinese society. Intimate China serves as both a travelogue and a sociocultural study offering a unique and nuanced view of China through the eyes of someone deeply engaged with its people and culture.