# Dr. Parker — My Life in China and America character guide

> Dr. Parker in My Life in China and America by Yung Wing.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-vii-effort-to-find-a-position

## Who they are

American missionary and physician in China, involved in diplomatic affairs.

## In the story

### [VII: Effort to Find a Position](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/vii-effort-to-find-a-position)

United States Commissioner who hires Yung Wing as private secretary for three months.

### [Taking First Steps in Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/taking-first-steps-in-life)

Commissioner of the United States to China; Yung Wing briefly serves as his private secretary.

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