Download or read book Historic China And Other Sketches written by Herbert Allen Giles and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Historic China and Other Sketches written by Herbert Allen Giles and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-13 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historic China, and Other Sketches The six 'Dynastic Sketches' with which this volume begins, are intended to present to the general reader a rough panorama of the history of China for the past three thousand years. The whole six will be found to occupy not more than about sixty pages, or two pages to a century, condensation and omission having been pushed to an extreme limit in deference to the homoeopathic nature of the demand for such information. For the British public takes but a scanty interest in Chinese affairs, past or present, in spite of the enormous lapse of time during which the Chinese people have covered a vast proportion of the earths surface and have constituted an overwhelming percentage of the human race. Between these six 'Dynastic Sketches' I have sandwiched some translated extracts as specimens of the lighter literature of China. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Historic China written by Herbert Allen Giles and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Download or read book Sketches of China written by W. W. Wood and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Download or read book HISTORIC CHINA OTHER SKETCHE written by Herbert Allen 1845-1935 Giles and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Download or read book Historic China and Other Sketches written by Herbert A Giles, Dr and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-22 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Download or read book Chinese Sketches written by Herbert Allen Giles and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sketches of China Classic Reprint written by W. W. Wood and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Sketches of China The Sphere of observation to which foreigners are restricted, is, comparatively Speaking, very li mited, yet even within the range which is present ed to us, the most curious and remarkable customs may be noticed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Letters From China and Some Eastern Sketches Classic Reprint written by Jay Denby and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Letters From China and Some Eastern Sketches The aim of "Letters from China" is to convey an impression of life in the Far East as it appeared to an individual for whom the serious side of any subject has never possessed so powerful an attraction as has its humorous aspect. I offer this explanation in the hope that it may be regarded, by indulgent readers, as a plea in extenuation of the book's many faults. The stories are mainly incidents within the actual experience of the writer, who has attempted to portray them in their own Oriental colouring rather than by means of precisive literary expression. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book China in a Series of Views Displaying the Scenery Architecture and Social Habits of That Ancient Empire Vol 4 written by Thomas Allom and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-22 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from China, in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits, of That Ancient Empire, Vol. 4: Drawn, From Original and Authentic Sketches The Chinese have, in many instances, taken a first step in the progress towards some great invention, or sown the seeds of some valuable harvest, leaving the consummation, the collection, to wiser heads, although probably less dexterous hands. They discovered the magnetic needle, but failed to extend its usefulness - they have long possessed a mode of printing, but it has brought them little benefit; - they have known for ages the composition of gunpowder, yet made no advances in the art of war; their ancient familiarity with kite-flying gave them frequent opportunities of communication with the higher regions but it does not appear that, by these means, they ever became acquainted with the possibility of drawing down to the earth they trod on, that most subtle fluid, lightning, which they have so often witnessed in its shadowy kingdom. Yet it was by means of a kite that American Franklin established the identity of light ning and electricity; and by repeated experiments with the same toy, that De Romas was enabled to construct an electrometer. In later years the kite has been enlisted by Captain Dansy, in the legion of inventions for forming a communication between. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book John Chinaman at Home written by E. J. Hardy and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-04 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from John Chinaman at Home: Sketches of Men, Manners and Things in China But even those who know his language cannot get a China man to explain. Ask him why a thing is so and so. He answers that it always has been that way, and if you are not satisfied he thinks that it is you and not he who is unreason able. Then the Chinese delight to astonish foreigners, and freely lie in order to do 80. An inhabitant of Canton being told that the King of Great Britain was, on certain occasions, drawn in a carriage by eight cream-coloured horses, answered without a moment's hesitation, China Emperor twenty four! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book China Vol 2 written by Thomas Allom and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from China, Vol. 2: In a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits, of That Ancient Empire; Drawn, From Original and Authentic Sketches The Hyacinth, following the Volage, was soon amidst the war-junks, upon which she fired indiscriminately, rather with the design of destroying property, than taking away life. Several junks fled upon the first fire of our ships, a few kept their position for some moments, and Kwan displayed a degree of courage honourable to his rank in the service of his country. At the close of the action it was found that three junks had been sunk, one blown up, many deserted, and the rest flying. The firing commenced about twelve; the Chinese fleet was completely scattered and disabled before one; while their wretched gunnerv hurt no one. As the guns were not fitted for elevation or depression, their shot went too high to have any effect except on the spars and rigging. If the Chinese have little claim to a military character, they have less to anything naval. Their vessels are ill built, badly rigged, of insignificant dimensions, and their sailors unacquainted with tactics; nor are these imperfections likely to be remedied until a larger share of truth shall pervade the reports of officials to the emperor and of sincerity, his instructions to them. Lin's mendacious despatch on this occasion offers a very forcible example of the species of hypocrisy here condemned. The British sanpans, writes the commissioner, earnestly begged to pass the Bocca Tigris; they meanly attempted to steal through, but their prayers have not been granted. Kwan killed many of their crew, upon which the rest ought to have fled; but instead, they dared to return his fire, which was like beating an egg upon the stones. Kwan was wounded by a splinter as he sat in his cabin; and four of his sailors, losing their footing, fell into the water and perished. Cheering on his men, the admiral did indeed display the terror of his name, and, firing a broadside, killed several tens of the barba rians. Hereafter they shall never be allowed to peep clandestinely into the Tiger's jiout/i. Upon this false and foolish fabrication, Kwan was promoted in the national peerage, and dubbed, in the military phraseology of Tartary, fa-icae-zong-o/z Pa too-loo. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Sketches of China Vol 1 written by John Francis Davis and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-07 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scenes in China or sketches of the country religion and customs of the Chinese written by Henrietta SHUCK and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Blue and White China Classic Reprint written by Alexander T. Hollingsworth and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-11-20 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Blue and White China About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chinese Pictures written by Mrs. J. F. Bishop and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chinese Pictures: Notes on Photographs Made in China About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Scenes in China written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
