Author: Jacob AbbottPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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China and the English, Or, The Character and Manners of the Chinese
Author: Jacob AbbottChina and the English, Or, The Character and Manners of the Chinese
Author: Jacob AbbottChina and the English, Or the Character and Manners of the Chinese
Author: Jacob AbbottChina A to Z
Author: May-lee ChaiPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698141075
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture—now revised and updated Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly essays alphabetized by subject, this fully revised and updated edition provides a crash course in the etiquette and politics of contemporary China as well as the nation’s geography and venerable history. In it, readers will discover: · How the recently selected President and his advisors approach global relations · Why China is considered the fastest growing market for fashion and luxury goods · What you should bring when visiting a Chinese household · What’s hot in Chinese art · How recent scandals impact Chinese society From architecture and body language to Confucianism and feng shui, China A to Z offers accessible and authoritative information about China.
China and the English, Or the Character and Manners of the Chinese
Author: Jacob AbbottPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483270527
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Excerpt from China and the English, or the Character and Manners of the Chinese: As Illustrated in the History of Their Intercourse With Foreigners Dr. Morrison. Preparations. Embarkation. Visit at Philadelphia. Mr. Madison. Arrival at Canton. The beginning. Mr. Morrison's dress. The go-down. Mr. Morrison's appointment. The Chinese language. Na ture of its signs. The character. The idiom. Dialogue between a traveller and a Canton merchant. Progress of the translation. Arrival of Milne. Aid from Catholic labors Conclusion. 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.
China and the English : Or
Author: Jacob AbbottChina and the English, Or, the Character and Manners of the Chinese
Author: Jacob AbbottPublisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781294142997
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
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.
China and the English; Or, the Character and Manners of the Chinese. as Illustrated in the History of Their Intercourse with Foreigners. Written for Abbott's Fireside Series
Author: Jacob AbbottPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781355052388
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
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.
Catalog
Author: Indiana State LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Catalog, 1903
Author: Indiana State LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 448
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