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Author : William Elliot Griffis
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (2 download)
Download or read book China's Story in Myth, Legend, Art and Annals written by William Elliot Griffis and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Elliot Griffis
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (762 download)
Download or read book China's Story in Myth, Legend, Art, and Annals written by William Elliot Griffis and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Wi. Ell Griffis
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (692 download)
Download or read book China's Story in Myth, Legend, Art and Annals written by Wi. Ell Griffis and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Elliot Griffis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 362 pages
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Download or read book China's Story in Myth, Legend, Art and Annals written by William Elliot Griffis and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Elliot 1843-1928 Griffis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781360787015
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (87 download)
Download or read book CHINAS STORY IN MYTH LEGEND AR written by William Elliot 1843-1928 Griffis and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Griffis William Elliot 1843-1928
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781313490528
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)
Download or read book China's Story in Myth, Legend, Art and Annals written by Griffis William Elliot 1843-1928 and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author : Edward T. C. Werner
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781499119961
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)
Download or read book Myths & Legends of China written by Edward T. C. Werner and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 1915-04-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a member of the Chinese government's Historiographical Bureau in Peking, as well as a former barrister and British consul in Foochow, E.T.C. Werner published "Myths and Legends of China" in 1922 to elucidate the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people prior to the 20th century. These provocative and fantastical tales of Chinese history, myth and legend draw from many ancient texts and offer a glimpse into a world dominated by tradition and superstition. These stories include the myths of stars, thunder, lightening, water and fire, and various gods, Dynasties and Emperors. It also explains the significance the Buddhism and Taoism, Confucius, yin and yang, dragons, New Year, Spirit Festivals, The Tao Te Ching and much more. Complete with an introductory chapter on the sociology of the Chinese, this fascinating and informative book will appeal to any reader who wishes to receive a true, undistorted image of Chinese mythology.
Author : Shelley Fu
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462919952
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Chinese Myths and Legends written by Shelley Fu and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality, and love. More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Chinese Myths and Legends also explores the origins of each tale, as well as its impact on Chinese culture and history, inviting you and the children you love to enjoy the many layers of meaning. The included pronunciation guide, as well as information for further reading, makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians, and parents.
Author : E. T. C. Werner
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)
Download or read book Myths and Legends of China written by E. T. C. Werner and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a treasure trove of ancient mythological tales, steeped in Chinese folklore and rich in spiritual tradition. The pages burst with stories of immortals, deities and other rare Taoist tales, all translated for the first time and waiting to be discovered by experts in Chinese mythology and spiritualism. It is an invaluable resource for scholars seeking to delve deeper into the mystical realm of Chinese culture.
Author : Huang Dehai
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1602201706
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Illustrated Myths & Legends of China written by Huang Dehai and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated Myths & Legends of China is a profusely illustrated collection of 32 carefully chosen tales of Chinese myth and legend. With more than 100 illustrations drawn over two thousand years of all aspects of Chinese art—including painting, pottery and porcelain, jade, bronzes and tomb decoration—Illustrated Myths & Legends of China is a vividly written collection of tales of the universe's emergence from chaos, the creation of the world in which the first Chinese people appeared and a depiction of how the many strands of myth and legend have influenced Chinese culture. An impressive array of heroic figures and rich storytelling are at the center of these tales including: Pangu opening heaven to save the earth from chaos. Nuwa creating man and repairing the vault of heaven. Fuxi fixing the calendar by observing the heavens. Shennong creating agriculture. Cangjie inventing writing thus creating the basis for Chinese culture. Fragments of these myths and legends are found in Chinese paintings, wood artifacts, relief carvings, and lacquer art which are illustrated in this book along with informative text. Anyone interested in Chinese culture, mythology, history or art will find this collection a must-have volume for their bookshelf.
Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 9781617147180
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (471 download)
Download or read book Chinese Mythology written by Jim Ollhoff and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects stories from ancient Chinese mythology, including the creation of the world, the story of the Yellow Emperor, and the importance of dragons who would intervene to help the Chinese people.
Author : William Elliot Griffis
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781341738111
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (381 download)
Download or read book China S Story in Myth Legend and Annals written by William Elliot Griffis and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Lianshan Chen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 052118679X
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (211 download)
Download or read book Chinese Myths and Legends written by Lianshan Chen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated introduction to the stories of deities, heroes and the origins of the universe that underpin traditional Chinese culture.
Author : Philip Ardagh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)
Download or read book Chinese Myths & Legends written by Philip Ardagh and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of traditional tales from around the world, reflecting the cultures and religions from which the stories come.
Author : Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
Publisher : London, Harrap
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Myths & Legends of China written by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner and published by London, Harrap. This book was released on 1922 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a provocative glimpse into a world dominated by traditional rules of etiquette and inhabited by demons, dragon-gods, and spirits, this volume presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century. Engrossing and informative, the book will appeal not only to lovers of folklore but to everyone interested in Chinese art, culture or philosophy. 32 b&w illustrations.
Author : Derek Walters
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (119 download)
Download or read book Chinese Mythology written by Derek Walters and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the myths and gods of ancient China and their sources.
Author : Claude Helft
Publisher : Enchanted Lion Books
ISBN 13 : 9781592700745
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Chinese Mythology written by Claude Helft and published by Enchanted Lion Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight creation myths explain the birth of the world and the birth of Chinese civilization.
