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The Black-Bearded Barbarian

The Black-Bearded Barbarian

Keith, Marian

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ISBN10: 1162689072
ISBN13: 9781162689074
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.24 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Black-Bearded Barbarian is a book written by Marian Keith, and it is a memoir that tells the story of her life in China during the early 20th century. The book is a fascinating account of her experiences as a young woman in a foreign country, where she faced many challenges and obstacles.The author was born in Scotland and moved to China when she was just a teenager. She married a Chinese man, and together they had a son. However, their marriage was not accepted by society, and they faced many difficulties as a result.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the author's experiences with Chinese culture, her struggles with language barriers, and her encounters with both Chinese and Western people. It also provides a unique perspective on the political and social changes that were taking place in China at the time.Throughout the book, the author shares her personal thoughts and feelings about her experiences, providing readers with a vivid and intimate portrayal of life in China during this period. The Black-Bearded Barbarian is a captivating and insightful memoir that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, and society.Early Monday morning Mackay peeped out of the big warehouse door at the great calm mountain shrouded in the pale mists of early dawn. The other two travelers were soon astir, and were surprised to find their young companion all ready. They were not yet well enough acquainted with him to know that he could do with less sleep at night than an owl.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.

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