In the Valley of the Yangtse (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Mrs. Arnold Foster

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331795605 ISBN 13 : 9781331795605

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book transports readers to 19th century China, offering a vivid and compassionate glimpse into the lives of its people, particularly those living in the valley of the Yangtze River. Through personal anecdotes and insightful observations, the author paints a rich tapestry of daily life, exploring themes of poverty, hardship, and the struggles of a society grappling with both natural disasters and social injustices. We encounter the devastating effects of flooding on vulnerable communities, witness the desperate plight of beggars, and are introduced to a complex social hierarchy where even wealthy mandarins cannot escape the shadows of poverty that surround them. The book reveals the complexities of Chinese culture, contrasting the elegant traditions of the wealthy elite with the harsh realities faced by the majority. It highlights the enduring power of love and kindness, even within the hardships of poverty, while also demonstrating the absence of social safety nets and the deep need for charitable acts. This book provides a unique and moving perspective on the challenges and beauty of 19th century China, offering a timeless exploration of human resilience and the enduring power of compassion.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Britons hunted in -our great forests, and the Druids offered liuman sacrifices to appease the anger of their gods, China was already a civilized country. Gentlemen and ladies dressed in silks and satins, and lived in fine houses; their sons learnt to read and write, and were well versed in the native classics. The Emperor lived in a splendid palace, and the officials behaved with ceremonial politeness. Centuries passed by, and still China was ahead of England. Gunpowder, the mariners compass, and the art of printing were invented in China before they were thought of in Europe. And yet to-day China needs our missionaries! For civilization cannot save from sin, nothing but the Cross of Christ can do that. China has had religions, priests, and sacrifices; but they were thought out and planned by man, very little in them was of God, and so they could not bring forgiveness, peace, salvation. There is much misery to-day in China and more sin. Confucius told people to be good, Buddha pitied the suffering world, but Christ alone had power to make men good, and to save them by the sacrifice of Himself.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1899. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331795605
• ISBN 13: 9781331795605
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 232
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