{"product_id":"my-life-in-china-and-america-9781513208688","title":"My Life in China and America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe life story of the Chinese diplomat and educational pioneer who bridged the gap between east and western cultures to affect social and political change.\u003c\/b\u003e Yung Wing’s influence is felt throughout modern history and remains a crucial part of U.S. and Chinese relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first edition of \u003ci\u003eMy Life in China and America\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 1909. Initially written in English, Yung Wing explores his humble beginnings in a small village in his native country. He discusses the move from China to America where he received a formal education. This would lead to his history-making stint at Yale University, where he became the first Chinese person to graduate from an American institution. His professional career is full of notable feats including trailblazing business deals between the U.S. and China. Wing also spearheaded the Chinese Educational Mission, which sent more than 100 students to America to study science and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Life in China and America\u003c\/i\u003e brings Yung Wing’s incredible story to the masses. It’s a real-life tale of tragedy and triumph that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit. It’s a critical piece of Chinese and American history that should be taught and valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003e My Life in China and America\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yung Wing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48285508239611,"sku":"9781513208688","price":8.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781513208688.jpg?v=1772484271","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/my-life-in-china-and-america-9781513208688","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}