Tiles From The Porcelain Tower (1906) - Edward Gilchrist - Bog

""Tiles From The Porcelain Tower"" is a book written by Edward Gilchrist and published in 1906. The book is a collection of essays and articles on various topics related to China, including its history, culture, and art. The title of the book refers to the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, a famous landmark in China that was destroyed in the 19th century. The book includes discussions on Chinese porcelain, jade, and other art forms, as well as chapters on Chinese literature and philosophy. The author also provides insights into the political and social conditions in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Overall, ""Tiles From The Porcelain Tower"" provides a comprehensive overview of Chinese culture and society during a period of significant change and upheaval.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.