當湖南遇見西方

When Hunan Met the West explores a forgotten chapter in the history of modern Hunan through the life and work of the Scottish missionary Adam C. Dorward and the historical events surrounding the Jinshi Incident during the late Qing Dynasty.

Drawing on original historical documents, public-domain photographs, missionary records, and newly translated archival materials, this book examines the complex encounters between Hunan society and the Western world at a time of profound political, cultural, and religious change. Rather than presenting a one-sided narrative, it places Chinese and Western perspectives side by side, revealing the human experiences behind historical conflict and cultural exchange.

Richly illustrated with historical photographs and supported by extensive references and appendices, When Hunan Met the West offers readers a deeper understanding of cross-cultural encounters, missionary history, and the making of modern Hunan. It will appeal to readers interested in Chinese history, the late Qing period, intercultural relations, missionary studies, and historical biography.