Waifs And Strays From The Far East - Frederic Henry Balfour - Bog

Waifs and Strays from the Far East is a collection of essays written by Frederic Henry Balfour, an English scholar and sinologist. The book is a series of disconnected essays on various topics related to China, including its history, culture, language, and customs. Balfour draws on his extensive knowledge of Chinese literature, philosophy, and religion to provide insights into the country and its people. The essays cover a wide range of subjects, including the Chinese language, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Chinese literature, and the Opium Wars. The book is a fascinating exploration of Chinese culture and history, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this ancient and complex civilization.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.