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“john henry gray”

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  • China

    A History of the Laws, Manners and Customs of the People

    de John Henry Gray ...
    This highly readable history of the world's most populous country dates from the late nineteenth century, when its author, John Henry Gray, served as the Archdeacon of Hong Kong. His two-volume study, here bound into a single volume, begins with the earliest known legends of China as the "Middle Kingdom," around which all lesser states gathered like satellites, and ranges forward to an intriguing ... Leer más

    $25.19 USD

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  • The Civilization of China

    Exploring the Legacy of Chinese Civilization

    de Herbert Allen Giles ...
    In "The Civilization of China," Herbert Allen Giles presents a comprehensive exploration of Chinese culture, philosophy, and history, intricately weaving together multifaceted narratives that span millennia. His literary style is characterized by clarity and precision, utilizing rich descriptions and insightful analyses, which allow readers to grasp the complexities of Chinese civilization. ... Leer más

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  • A JOURNEY TO THE TEA COUNTRIES OF CHINA

    INCLUDING SUNG-LO AND THE BOHEA HILLS WITH A SHORT NOTICE OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY?S TEA PLANTATIONS IN THE HIMALAYA MOUNTAINS) WITH MAP AND ILLUSTRATIONS

    de ROBERT FORTUNE ...
    Series series BS Publishing
    Robert Fortune, His second journey to China was for the East India company to obtain the finest tea plants to establish plantations in India. Once again he disguised himself as Chinese 'from a distant province', hired an interpreter, and headed into the tea growing regions of the country. His efforts resulted in the shipment of well over 20,000 plants and seedlings, in Wardian cases, to the ... Leer más

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  • The Civilization of China

    de Herbert Allen Giles ...
    The aim of this work is to suggest a rough outline of Chinese civilization from the earliest times down to the present period of rapid and startling transition. ... Leer más

    $2.99 USD

  • An Australian in China

    Enriched edition. A Journey Through China's History and Culture: An Australian's Captivating Travel Memoir

    de G.E. Morrison, Levi Andrews ...
    In "An Australian in China," G.E. Morrison vividly chronicles his experiences as a journalist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering a richly detailed narrative that explores the social, political, and cultural landscapes of China during a transformative era. Morrison's literary style blends personal anecdotes with keen observations, striking a balance between the subjective and the ... Leer más

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  • Manners and Customs of the Japanese in Nineteenth Century

    From the Accounts of Dutch Residents in Japan and from the German Work of Dr. Philipp Franz von Siebold

    de Philipp Franz von Siebold Ph.D. ...
    Manners and Customs of the Japanese in the Nineteenth Century is a delightful account of the Japanese of Tokugawa Japan.This unique handbook of Japanese manners, customs, history, and singular happenings was published in New York in 1841. Based on the firsthand observations of Dr. Philipp Franz von Siebold of the Dutch trading port Deshima in the years 1823-29, as well as on Spanish, Portuguese, ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD

  • The History of the Taiping Revolution

    de Augustus F. Lindley ...
    The Taiping Rebellion was a widespread civil war in southern China from 1850 to 1864, against the ruling Manchu-led Qing Dynasty. It was led by heterodox Christian convert Hong Xiuquan, who, having claimed to have received visions, maintained that he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ. About 20 million people died, mainly civilians, in one of the deadliest military conflicts in ... Leer más

    $5.36 USD

  • Niels Klim's Underground Travels

    de Ludvig Holberg ...
    Niels Klim's Underground Travels by Ludvig Holberg Niels Klim's Underground Travels is a satirical science-fiction/fantasy novel written by the Norwegian-Danish author Ludvig Holberg. It describes the utopian society of Potu, from an outsider's point of view.Niels Klim's Underground Travels by Ludvig Holberg Assuring the reader that everything is a real account, Klim chronicles the culture of the ... Leer más

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  • History of the Kingdom of Siam

    And of the Revolutions that Have Caused the Overthrow of the Empire, Up to A.D. 1770

    de Francois Henri Turpin ...
    Traducido por Basil Osborne Cartwright ...
    The country now known as Thailand was long referred to as "Siam," and it has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. This in-depth history details the series of states that were established in the region from the early classical period to the late eighteenth century, as well as the social, economic, political and cultural characteristics of each era. ... Leer más

    $3.99 USD

  • Through China with a Camera

    de John Thomson ...
    Originally published in 1898. INTRODUCTION: Since the time when I made my first journey into Cambodia to examine its ancient cities, it has been my constant endeavour to show how the explorer may add not only to the interest but to the permanent value of his work by the use of photography. To those of my readers interested in photography I may add a note on my method of working. All my negatives ... Leer más

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  • A Journey to the Tea Countries of China.

    de Robert Fortune. ...
    Series series Elibron Classics
    Elibron Classics. Replica of 1852 edition by John Murray, London.This is an illustrated edition.Robert Fortune (1812 – 1880) was a Scottish botanist, plant hunter and traveller, best known for introducing tea plants from China to India. The books narrates about his expedition to the tea counties in China. ... Leer más

    $9.99 USD

  • Korea and Her Neighbours - A Narrative of Travel, with an Account of the Recent Vicissitudes and Present Position of the Country

    de Isabella Bird Bishop ...
    This antiquarian volume contains a vivid description of nineteenth century Korea written by Isabella Bird Bishop. This account comprises an interesting and insightful narrative of travel, with an account of the vicissitudes and contemporary state of society in the country. This text is as much of an exploration of Victorian mindsets as it is an exploration of foreign lands, and will be of ... Leer más

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