With the Empress Dowager of China · Character
Sir Robert Hart
The British Inspector-General of China's Imperial Maritime Customs, a notable foreign figure.
minor
Also known as Sir Robert
First appearance: i my presentation and first day at the chinese court
Sir Robert Hart shows up with force in Dedication. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The dedicatee, acknowledged for his encouragement and service.
Sir Robert Hart first appears in 0003 i my presentation and first day at the chinese court.
In Dedication: The dedicatee, acknowledged for his encouragement and service.
Later, in XXI: A European Circus at the Palace: His band of Chinese musicians playing European music performs at the circus.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Closing
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