Author: E. Bretschneider
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780267419234
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Languages : en
Pages : 140
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Excerpt from Notes on Chinese Mediaeval Travellers to the West In publishing these pages, the principal object in view has been to furnish savants interested in the ancient history and geography of Asia, with some interesting materials found in ancient Chinese literature. I have tried to make these translations as correct as possible, and it seems to me, that Peking is the only place, where such investigations can be successfully made; for the greater part of the ancient Chinese books re quired for reference can hardly be found in any European library, or in other libraries elsewhere in China. Peking is also the residence, at the present time, of several of the most accomplished sinologues, besides which there is no want of erudite native scholars; so that even a begin ner, as I am, in this branch of knowledge, is in a position to under stand Chinese works of difficult style, which could hardly be translatedcorrectly in Europe. I am however, far from asserting that my version is unimpeachable. Every sinologue knows how apt the ambiguous Chinese style is to give rise to misunderstandings, and often the Chinese themselves are unable to solve the difficulties. At the time I wrote the translation of Ch'ang-ch'un' s travels, I had not access to a good book of reference for identifying the dates occurring in the Chinese text, with the corresponding European dates and I have therefore always given the Chinese dates, and mentioned the corresponding European days only approximately. Subsequently Mr. Wylie had the kindness to draw my attention to the importance of specifying the European dates, for Ch'ang-ch'un mentions precisely the date of a total eclipse of the sun, which was seen in western as well as in eastern Asia. As I know Mr. Wylie has given some attention to Chinese astronomy and chronology, I requested him to do me the favour of writing a few explanatory notes regarding this question, to which he kindly agreed. In conclusion I have to state, that instead of three narratives of travel as announced in the Introduction, one more is added, for which I need not apologize. 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.
Notes on Chinese Mediaeval Travellers to the West
Author: E. Bretschneider
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Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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Notes on Chinese Mediaeval Travellers to the West
Author: E. Bretschneider
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385371651
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385371651
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Notes on Chinese Mediaeval Travellers to the West
Author: E. Bretschneider
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781330102077
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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Excerpt from Notes on Chinese Mediaeval Travellers to the West This little brochure now presented to the learned world, was originally published in the Chinese Recorder at Shanghai; and I have to thank the editor of that periodical, for the great attention he has paid to the sheets while passing through the press. Being so distant from the place of publication, it was impossible for me to improve or revise these pages. The reader may, on this account, occasionally observe blemishes and inadvertencies. As the first part of these notes was printed before I had begun to write the succeeding portion, there is here and there a want of harmony; and while pursuing further these investigations, I was sometimes obliged to change my views. I beg therefore, that the reader, who may occasionally be struck with seeming contraditions, will peruse the additional notes at the end. In some of my identifications and conclusions, I may sometimes be mistaken. It has always been my endeavour, however, not to impose my views upon the reader, but to lead him to form an opinion for himself, drawn from the facts brought together. Citius emergit veritas ex errore quam ex confusione. In publishing these pages, the principal object in view has been to furnish savants interested in the ancient history and geography of Asia, with some interesting materials found in ancient Chinese literature. I have tried to make these translations as correct as possible, and it seems to me, that Peking is the only place, where such investigations can be successfully made; for the greater part of the ancient Chinese books required for reference can hardly be found in any European library, or in other libraries elsewhere 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.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781330102077
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Excerpt from Notes on Chinese Mediaeval Travellers to the West This little brochure now presented to the learned world, was originally published in the Chinese Recorder at Shanghai; and I have to thank the editor of that periodical, for the great attention he has paid to the sheets while passing through the press. Being so distant from the place of publication, it was impossible for me to improve or revise these pages. The reader may, on this account, occasionally observe blemishes and inadvertencies. As the first part of these notes was printed before I had begun to write the succeeding portion, there is here and there a want of harmony; and while pursuing further these investigations, I was sometimes obliged to change my views. I beg therefore, that the reader, who may occasionally be struck with seeming contraditions, will peruse the additional notes at the end. In some of my identifications and conclusions, I may sometimes be mistaken. It has always been my endeavour, however, not to impose my views upon the reader, but to lead him to form an opinion for himself, drawn from the facts brought together. Citius emergit veritas ex errore quam ex confusione. In publishing these pages, the principal object in view has been to furnish savants interested in the ancient history and geography of Asia, with some interesting materials found in ancient Chinese literature. I have tried to make these translations as correct as possible, and it seems to me, that Peking is the only place, where such investigations can be successfully made; for the greater part of the ancient Chinese books required for reference can hardly be found in any European library, or in other libraries elsewhere 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.
Notes on Chinese Mediaeval Travellers to the West
Author: E. Bretschneider
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385371643
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385371643
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Notes on Chinese Mediaeval Travellers to the West - Primary Source Edition
Author: E. Bretschneider
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781289404093
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
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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.
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781289404093
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
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.
Notes on Chinese Mediaeval Travellers to the West, by E. Bretschneider,...
Mediæval Researches from Eastern Asiatic Sources: pt. 1 Notes en Chinese mediæval travellers to the west. pt. 2. Notices of the mediæval geography and history of central and western Asia
Author: E. Bretschneider
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 358
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 358
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Mediaeval Researches from Eastern Asiatic Sources: Notes on Chinese mediaeval travellers to the west
Author: E. Bretschneider
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 382
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Category : Asia
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Pages : 382
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Mediaeval Researches from Eastern Asiatic Sources: Notes en Chinese mediæval travellers to the west
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Pages : 364
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Pages : 364
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Notes on Chinese Mediæval Travellers to the West
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Category : Travelers' writings, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 130
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Languages : en
Pages : 130
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