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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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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 : William Elliot 1843-1928 Griffis
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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 : Wi. Ell Griffis
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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 : 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 : 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 : William Elliot Griffis
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781440059551
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (595 download)
Download or read book China's Story written by William Elliot Griffis and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from China's Story: In Myth, Legend, Art, and Annals, Formerly of the Imperial University of Tokyo Herewith I send forth a little book on China, which I trust may help Asian and American peo ple _to understand each other better. History shows that the human nature of the Chinese and of ourselves is the same: I have gone below the surface, letting the Chinese speak for themselves, chiefly through their myths, folk-lore, art, litera ture, institutions, and annals. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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 : 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 : 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 : Frederick Martin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1628 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book The Statesman's Year-book written by Frederick Martin and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 1628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 : J. Scott-Keltie
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230270441
Total Pages : 1611 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)
Download or read book The Statesman's Year-Book written by J. Scott-Keltie and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-26 with total page 1611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
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Total Pages : 1568 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (7 download)
Download or read book The Statesman's Year Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 1568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Classified Catalogue written by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 1124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1186 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Classified Catalogue of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. 1907-1911 written by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 1186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Book Review Digest written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpts from and citations to reviews of more than 8,000 books each year, drawn from coverage of 109 publications. Book Review Digest provides citations to and excerpts of reviews of current juvenile and adult fiction and nonfiction in the English language. Reviews of the following types of books are excluded: government publications, textbooks, and technical books in the sciences and law. Reviews of books on science for the general reader, however, are included. The reviews originate in a group of selected periodicals in the humanities, social sciences, and general science published in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. - Publisher.
