China by Sir Henry Arthur Blake

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Author Blake, Henry Arthur, Sir, 1840-1918
Illustrator Menpes, Mortimer, 1855-1938
LoC No. w09000270
Title China
Credits E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "China" by Sir Henry Arthur Blake is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an extensive exploration of China's geography, history, culture, and social customs, offering insights into the complexities of Chinese society during the period. The text's analysis includes an overview of family life, societal structure, traditional practices such as foot-binding, and the country's various regions. The beginning of the work lays a broad foundation for understanding China’s vast territory and its intricate societal fabric. It describes the physical geography, including the significant rivers that facilitate internal communication and trade, and outlines the historical context of China's various tribes and dynasties. Furthermore, it highlights the traditional family structure, including the power dynamics within Chinese families and the significance of filial piety, setting the stage for a detailed discussion of cultural practices in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject China -- Description and travel
Subject China -- Social life and customs
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EBook-No. 42904
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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