In this collection of primary sources, George Piercy offers a glimpse into the lives of Westerners who fell in love with China during the early 20th century. With a foreword by T.S. Wentworth, this volume features firsthand accounts of explorers, missionaries, and other adventurers who were drawn to China's rich culture and complex history. Whether you're a student of history or simply interested in learning more about China, this book is an engaging and illuminating read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.