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by Ida Pruitt (Author), Ning Lao T'Ai-T'Ai (Author)
""A Daughter of Han: The Autobiography of a Chinese Working Woman"" is a memoir written by Ida Pruitt about the life of a Chinese woman named Ning Lao. The book chronicles Ning Lao's life from her childhood in a small village in China to her adulthood in Beijing. Ning Lao's life is marked by poverty, hardship, and struggle, as she navigates the challenges of being a working-class woman in a patriarchal society. The book provides a detailed account of the social, cultural, and economic conditions of China during the early 20th century. Through Ning Lao's story, the book offers a unique perspective on the lives of ordinary people in China during a time of great change and upheaval. Overall, ""A Daughter of Han"" is a compelling and insightful memoir that sheds light on the experiences of Chinese women and the challenges they faced in the early 20th century.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.
