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Stoddard, John Lawson

 
9781333595166: China (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore imperial China through the eyes of a 19th-century traveler, with vivid scenes and revealing insights. This nonfiction travel classic surveys China and its people through lively scenes, sharp contrasts, and thoughtful commentary. Rich with illustrations reproduced from the author’s own photo collection, it brings a bygone world to life without leaning on speculation.

In these pages you’ll encounter bustling streets, grand landmarks, and intimate vignettes—from the mighty Great Wall to Canton’s crowded markets and temple courtyards. The author weighs tradition against change, court life against popular custom, and ancient beliefs against modern aspirations, all while offering a clear, accessible view of daily life in a vast, ancient civilization.

What you’ll experience
- Striking descriptions of cities, walls, and gateways, plus dramatic scenes of street life
- Portraits of merchants, barbers, fortune-tellers, and everyday workers
- Explanations of centuries-old customs, exams, and social structures
- Commentary on how tradition and modernization shape a nation

Ideal for readers of travel writing, history, and cultural observation, this edition offers a window into China’s past and its enduring questions.

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