The Chinese lady : Afong Moy in early America / Nancy E. Davis.
| Author/creator | Davis, Nancy E. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019] |
| Description | xi, 331 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Setting the stage -- The cast -- Behind the scenes -- The show -- The curtain rises -- Afong Moy presents Chinese objects for the person -- Afong Moy presents Chinese objects for the American home -- On tour -- New York to Charleston -- Return to the North -- Cuba and up the Mississippi River -- Finale -- Off stage -- The final act. |
| Abstract | "In 1834, a Chinese woman named Afong Moy arrived in America as both a prized guest and advertisement for a merchant firm--a promotional curiosity and celebrity used to peddle exotic wares from the East. This first biography of Afong Moy explores how she shaped a number of Americans' impressions of China, all while living as a stranger in a foreign land"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Biography. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2018035691 |
| ISBN | 9780190645236 hardcover alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 0190645237 hardcover alkaline paper |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic bok |
| ISBN | electronic |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E184 .C5 D38 2019 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |