With the Empress Dowager of China · Chapter
Dedication explained
Katherine A.
What happens
Katherine A. Carl dedicates her account of her experiences at the Chinese Court to Sir Robert Hart, acknowledging his helpful encouragement and his long and faithful service to the country.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Katherine A. Carl
The author, dedicating her book.
- Sir Robert Hart
The dedicatee, acknowledged for his encouragement and service.
Key passages
“To Sir Robert Hart To whose helpful encouragement I owe so much, I affectionately dedicate this account of my experiences at the Court of the country he has so long and faithfully served.”
I dedicate this book to Sir Robert Hart, whose support was invaluable to me, and who has served China for many years.
Carl expresses her gratitude and acknowledges Hart's long service to China.
