Record of the Eastward Spread of Western Learning

Author: Yong Hong Shen Qian
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Publish Date: 1998-10-01
Features: Yong Hong (1828-1912) studied in the United States with missionaries in his early years and graduated from Yale University in 1854. Later, he traveled between China and the United States, establishing Westernization initiatives and managing the education program for young Chinese students studying abroad. In his later years, he devoted himself to reform and revolution against the Manchu rule. This book was originally written in English by Yong Hong in his later years as a memoir-like self-account. In the book, the author reflects on his life journey of pursuing the "spread of Western learning to the East" and seeking the path to "reforming China," which was fraught with hardships and obstacles. He summarizes his experiences and lessons, filled with his concerns and hopes for the future of his homeland. This book is part of the "Awaken the Lion Series," providing a guide and annotations for The Spread of Western Learning in China.