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Che Wong Myths And Legends Seventy One Myths And Legends Recorded By The Author In Central Pahang
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Book Synopsis Che - Wong. Myths and Legends. Seventy One Myths and Legends Recorded by the Author in Central Pahang by : Signe Howell (Dr)
Download or read book Che - Wong. Myths and Legends. Seventy One Myths and Legends Recorded by the Author in Central Pahang written by Signe Howell (Dr) and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Chinese Myths and Legends by : Philip Ardagh
Download or read book Chinese Myths and Legends written by Philip Ardagh and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Chinese Myths & Legends by : O. B. Duane
Download or read book Chinese Myths & Legends written by O. B. Duane and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vividly retells traditional myths and legends of the Chinese people and illustrated by an intriguing array of paintings and illustrations.
Book Synopsis Myths and Legends of China (Annotated) by : E. T. C. Werner
Download or read book Myths and Legends of China (Annotated) written by E. T. C. Werner and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an annotated version of the book1. contains an updated biography of the author at the end of the book for a better understanding of the text.2. This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errorsThe chief literary sources of Chinese myths are the _Li tai shên hsient'ung chien_, in thirty-two volumes, the _Shên hsien lieh chuan_,in eight volumes, the _Fêng shên yen i_, in eight volumes, and the_Sou shên chi_, in ten volumes. In writing the following pages Ihave translated or paraphrased largely from these works. I have alsoconsulted and at times quoted from the excellent volumes on ChineseSuperstitions by Père Henri Doré, comprised in the valuable series_Variétés Sinologiques_, published by the Catholic Mission Pressat Shanghai. The native works contained in the Ssu K'u Ch'üan Shu,one of the few public libraries in Peking, have proved useful forpurposes of reference. My heartiest thanks are due to my good friendMr Mu Hsüeh-hsün, a scholar of wide learning and generous disposition,for having kindly allowed me to use his very large and useful libraryof Chinese books. The late Dr G.E. Morrison also, until he sold itto a Japanese baron, was good enough to let me consult his extensivecollection of foreign works relating to China whenever I wished, butowing to the fact that so very little work has been done in Chinesemythology by Western writers I found it better in dealing with thissubject to go direct to the original Chinese texts. I am indebted toProfessor H.A. Giles, and to his publishers, Messrs Kelly and Walsh,Shanghai, for permission to reprint from _Strange Stories from aChinese Studio_ the fox legends given in Chapter XV.This is, so far as I know, the only monograph on Chinese mythologyin any non-Chinese language. Nor do the native works include anyscientific analysis or philosophical treatment of their myths.My aim, after summarizing the sociology of the Chinese as aprerequisite to the understanding of their ideas and sentiments,and dealing as fully as possible, consistently with limitations ofspace (limitations which have necessitated the presentation of avery large and intricate topic in a highly compressed form), withthe philosophy of the subject, has been to set forth in English dressthose myths which may be regarded as the accredited representativesof Chinese mythology--those which live in the minds of the people andare referred to most frequently in their literature, not those whichare merely diverting without being typical or instructive--in short,a true, not a distorted image.
Author :E. T. C. Werner Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781717598462 Total Pages :316 pages Book Rating :4.5/5 (984 download)
Book Synopsis Myths and Legends of China by : E. T. C. Werner
Download or read book Myths and Legends of China written by E. T. C. Werner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-02 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating and comprehensive collection of Chinese myths and legends, E. T. C. Werner drew upon material readily available to him as a member of the Chinese government's' Historiographical Bureau in Peking. A former barrister and British consul in Foochow, Werner presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century. Offering a provocative glimpse into a world dominated by traditional rules of etiquette and inhabited by demons, dragon-gods, and spirits, the volume opens with an introductory chapter on the origins of the Chinese people. In succeeding chapters, Mr. Werner's readable, well-illustrated text considers the gods of China and myths of stars, thunder, lightning, wind and rain; of water and fire; of epidemics, medicine, and exorcism; as well as tales about the goddess of mercy, the guardian of the gate of heaven, accounts of how the Monkey became a god, and much more. In addition, 32 striking illustrations depict such traditional deities as the Spirit That Clears the Way, civilian and military Door Gods, the Kitchen-God, Dragon-Gods, the Gods of Happiness, Office, and Longevity, and others. Engrossing and informative, Myths and Legends of China will appeal not only to lovers of folklore but to anyone interested in Chinese art, culture, or philosophy. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Download or read book Chinese Myths & Legends written by 陈姗姗 and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Chinese Myths & Legends by : Philip Ardagh
Download or read book Chinese Myths & Legends written by Philip Ardagh and published by World Book Incorporated. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retells traditional myths and legends of the Chinese people, providing brief commentary on the cultural context of the stories.
Author :E. E. T. C. Werner Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781721886340 Total Pages :290 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (863 download)
Book Synopsis Myths and Legends of China by : E. E. T. C. Werner
Download or read book Myths and Legends of China written by E. E. T. C. Werner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-25 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. This fascinating and comprehensive collection of Chinese myths and legends, E. T. C. Werner drew upon material readily available to him as a member of the Chinese government's' Historiographical Bureau in Peking. A former barrister and British consul in Foochow, Werner presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century. Includes unique illustrations.
Book Synopsis Chinese Myths and Legends by : Joanne O'Brien
Download or read book Chinese Myths and Legends written by Joanne O'Brien and published by Random House (UK). This book was released on 1990-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Orang Asli Women of Malaysia by : Adela S. Baer
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Book Synopsis The Perception of the Environment by : Tim Ingold
Download or read book The Perception of the Environment written by Tim Ingold and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work Tim Ingold offers a persuasive new approach to understanding how human beings perceive their surroundings. He argues that what we are used to calling cultural variation consists, in the first place, of variations in skill. Neither innate nor acquired, skills are grown, incorporated into the human organism through practice and training in an environment. They are thus as much biological as cultural. To account for the generation of skills we have therefore to understand the dynamics of development. And this in turn calls for an ecological approach that situates practitioners in the context of an active engagement with the constituents of their surroundings. The twenty-three essays comprising this book focus in turn on the procurement of livelihood, on what it means to ‘dwell’, and on the nature of skill, weaving together approaches from social anthropology, ecological psychology, developmental biology and phenomenology in a way that has never been attempted before. The book is set to revolutionise the way we think about what is ‘biological’ and ‘cultural’ in humans, about evolution and history, and indeed about what it means for human beings – at once organisms and persons – to inhabit an environment. The Perception of the Environment will be essential reading not only for anthropologists but also for biologists, psychologists, archaeologists, geographers and philosophers. This edition includes a new Preface by the author.
Book Synopsis Nature and Society by : Philippe Descola
Download or read book Nature and Society written by Philippe Descola and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-12-16 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors to this book focus on the relationship between nature and society from a variety of theoretical and ethnographic perspectives. Their work draws upon recent developments in social theory, biology, ethnobiology, epistemology, sociology of science, and a wide array of ethnographic case studies -- from Amazonia, the Solomon Islands, Malaysia, the Mollucan Islands, rural comunities from Japan and north-west Europe, urban Greece, and laboratories of molecular biology and high-energy physics. The discussion is divided into three parts, emphasising the problems posed by the nature-culture dualism, some misguided attempts to respond to these problems, and potential avenues out of the current dilemmas of ecological discourse.
Book Synopsis The Indianized States of Southeast Asia by : George Coedès
Download or read book The Indianized States of Southeast Asia written by George Coedès and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1975-06-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the story of India's expansion that is woven into the culture of Southeast Asia.
Book Synopsis Singapore in Global History by : Derek Thiam Soon Heng
Download or read book Singapore in Global History written by Derek Thiam Soon Heng and published by Amsterdam University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important overview explores the connections between Singapore's past with historical developments worldwide until present day. The contributors analyse Singapore as a city-state seeking to provide an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of the global dimensions contributing to Singapore's growth. The book's global perspective demonstrates that many of the discussions of Singapore as a city-state have relevance and implications beyond Singapore to include Southeast Asia and the world. This vital volume should not be missed by economists, as well as those interested in imperial histor.
Book Synopsis Monumental Java by : Johann Friedrich Scheltema
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Author :M. A. P. Meilink-Roelofsz Publisher :Springer Science & Business Media ISBN 13 :9401528357 Total Pages :480 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (15 download)
Book Synopsis Asian Trade and European Influence by : M. A. P. Meilink-Roelofsz
Download or read book Asian Trade and European Influence written by M. A. P. Meilink-Roelofsz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now that this study is completed and I wish to make due acknowledg ment to all those who have in any degree contributed towards its realization, my thoughts turn in the first place to the one to whom this book is dedicated. It is a great grief to me that he who took such an intense interest in my work has not lived to see its conclusion. It was he who in the beginning urged me to venture upon this course of study and whose encouragement helped me in moments of de spondency. The high standard which, with his keen and critical judgment, he set for his own work, was an example to me, and I shall strive to maintain it in my future studies. Not only did he help me to lay the foundation of my knowledge of archive science, but he was also my guide in a field new to me in many respects, that of Asian maritime trade. His wide knowledge of medieval European trade in the Baltic area led me to compare and contrast the two worlds of East and West and thus helped me to obtain a deeper insight into the differences and similarities between the various problems involved. I am greatly indebted to Prof. Dr. J. M. Romein, who has followed the progress of my studies with great interest all these years, and on whose help and support, sometimes in very difficult circumstances, I have always been able to rely.
