This is an autobiographical account of Dingle's travels through China during the early 20th century. Dingle writes about his experiences in various Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, and his interactions with Chinese officials who were implementing various reforms. He also documents his views on Chinese culture and the role of Western influence. This book is an excellent travelogue and provides valuable insights into Chinese history and culture during a period of change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.