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Journal Of A Residence In China And The Neighboring Countries, From 1829 To 1833 (1834)

Journal Of A Residence In China And The Neighboring Countries, From 1829 To 1833 (1834)

Abeel, David

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ISBN10: 112030606X
ISBN13: 9781120306067
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Journal Of A Residence In China And The Neighboring Countries, From 1829 To 1833 is a historical account written by David Abeel in 1834. The book documents Abeel's experiences during his four-year stay in China and the surrounding regions. Abeel was an American missionary who traveled extensively throughout China, including Canton, Macao, and Hong Kong. The book provides a detailed description of the culture, customs, and traditions of the Chinese people during the early 19th century. Abeel also writes about his interactions with the Chinese government officials, merchants, and religious leaders. He provides insights into the political and social conditions of the time, including the Opium War, which took place during his stay. Throughout the book, Abeel shares his observations on the Chinese language, literature, and art. He also writes about his experiences with other neighboring countries, including Japan, Siam, and the Philippines. The book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the history of China and its neighboring countries during the early 19th century. Overall, Journal Of A Residence In China And The Neighboring Countries, From 1829 To 1833 provides a unique and insightful perspective on a pivotal time in Chinese history, as seen through the eyes of an American missionary.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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