Scenes In China

Or Sketches Of The Country, Religion, And Customs Of The Chinese (1851)

von Henrietta Hall Shuck

252 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Scenes in China: Or Sketches of the Country, Religion, and Customs of the Chinese is a book written by Henrietta Hall Shuck and published in 1851. The book is a collection of sketches and observations made by Shuck during her time in China as a missionary. The book provides a detailed account of the country, its people, and their customs. Shuck describes the geography and climate of China, as well as the various cities and provinces she visited. She also provides an insight into the Chinese way of life, including their social customs, family life, and religious beliefs.The book also covers the history of Christianity in China, including the challenges faced by missionaries in spreading the faith. Shuck describes the persecution faced by Christians in China, as well as the efforts made by missionaries to establish churches and schools.Overall, Scenes in China is an informative and engaging account of life in China during the mid-19th century, providing a valuable insight into the country's culture and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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• ISBN: 9781104902636
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC