The Third Daughter: A Story Of Chinese Home Life (1906) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120248039)

The Third Daughter: A Story of Chinese Home Life is a novel written by Mrs. Lu Wheat and published in 1906. The story is set in China and follows the life of a young girl named Mei-li, who is the third daughter of a wealthy Chinese family. The novel explores the traditions and customs of Chinese home life, including arranged marriages, foot binding, and the role of women in society. Mei-li struggles to find her place in the world as she navigates the expectations of her family and the restrictions placed upon her as a woman. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Chang, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and the expectations of their families. The Third Daughter offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of China and the challenges faced by women in traditional Chinese society.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.

Author: Lu Wheat
ISBN-10: 1120248035
ISBN-13: 9781120248039
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d