Siege Days is a first-hand account of the 55-day siege of Peking during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. Ada Haven Mateer, an American missionary, recounts the harrowing experiences of herself and other women and children trapped inside the American legation. This book offers a glimpse into the daily struggles and triumphs of those who endured one of the most tumultuous periods in Chinese history.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.