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China And The Chinese: A General Description Of The Country And Its Inhabitants (1882)

China And The Chinese: A General Description Of The Country And Its Inhabitants (1882)

Nevius, John Livingston

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ISBN10: 1120175704
ISBN13: 9781120175700
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
China And The Chinese: A General Description Of The Country And Its Inhabitants is a book written by John Livingston Nevius and originally published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive overview of China and its people, covering a wide range of topics such as geography, history, culture, religion, and politics. Nevius, who was a Christian missionary in China for over 30 years, offers his personal observations and experiences in the country, as well as insights into the lives of the Chinese people. He describes the landscape and natural resources of China, as well as the customs and traditions of its diverse population. The book also delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the Chinese, including Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, and provides a comparison with Christianity. Nevius also discusses the political and social conditions of China during his time, including the impact of foreign influence and the Opium Wars. Overall, China And The Chinese: A General Description Of The Country And Its Inhabitants offers a detailed and informative account of China and its people, providing readers with a deeper understanding of this fascinating and complex country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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