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"Chinese Scenes and People in a Series of Letters" offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century China through the eyes of Jane Rowbotham Edkins. This collection of primary source letters provides vivid descriptions of Chinese life, customs, and landscapes as observed by a Westerner living in China. Edkins' detailed accounts cover a range of topics, from everyday routines to significant cultural events, making this volume an invaluable resource for understanding the period. The letters offer unique insights into the interactions between Chinese society and foreign missionaries during a time o...
"Chinese Scenes and People in a Series of Letters" offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century China through the eyes of Jane Rowbotham Edkins. This collection of primary source letters provides vivid descriptions of Chinese life, customs, and landscapes as observed by a Westerner living in China. Edkins' detailed accounts cover a range of topics, from everyday routines to significant cultural events, making this volume an invaluable resource for understanding the period. The letters offer unique insights into the interactions between Chinese society and foreign missionaries during a time of profound change and cultural exchange. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, this book is a compelling read for anyone interested in Chinese history, cultural studies, and the experiences of Westerners abroad. A valuable historical document reflecting a unique perspective on a transformative era. 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.
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