Peking Dust

Peking Dust is a non-fiction book written by Ellen N. LaMotte. The book is a memoir of the author's experience living in Peking, China during the early 20th century. LaMotte was an American nurse who moved to Peking in 1905 to work at a hospital. She spent several years in the city and witnessed many historical events, including the Boxer Rebellion and the fall of the Qing dynasty. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of LaMotte's life in Peking. She writes about the challenges of living in a foreign country, the cultural differences she encountered, and the friendships she formed with both Chinese and Westerners. She also provides a detailed account of the medical practices and healthcare system in Peking at the time.Throughout the book, LaMotte provides vivid descriptions of the city and its people, painting a picture of life in Peking during a time of great change. She also reflects on the impact of imperialism and colonialism on China and its people. Overall, Peking Dust is a fascinating and engaging memoir that provides a unique perspective on life in China during the early 20th century. It offers insight into the challenges and rewards of living in a foreign country, as well as the cultural and political issues that shaped China's history.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.