Seven Handmaids of Distant Cathay: English Notes from a Chinese Textbook is a book that tells the story of seven young women from the remote country of Cathay (the Chinese historical name for China). Authors Mary Forman Ledyard and Abertine D. Mendell offer a unique opportunity for readers to delve into the life and culture of Central China through the lens of English literature. In this book, you will find an exciting journey interwoven with sophisticated ethnographic details and interesting analytics. "Seven Maids of Far Cathay" is not only a book about women's destiny, but also about cultural interactions and the diversity of world views.