Bøger af John Livingston Nevius

""China and the Chinese: A General Description of the Country and Its Inhabitants"" is a book written by John Livingston Nevius and published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive overview of China, its history, culture, customs, and its people. It covers various topics such as geography, religion, language, education, social customs, and political systems. The author, who was a Christian missionary in China, also provides insights into the impact of Christianity on Chinese society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding China and its people, especially during the late 19th century when China was undergoing significant changes. It is written in an accessible style and is suitable for both scholars and general readers.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.

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.