This book provides a detailed account of the life of the Taou-Kwang emperor of China, who reigned from 1820 to 1850. The author, Karl Friedrich A. Gützlaff, was a missionary and sinologist who lived in China for over a decade and was well-versed in Chinese customs and history. The book also includes memoirs of the Court of Peking, which provide a fascinating window into the inner workings of the imperial court during this period.
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