The Chinese Author:John L. Nevius This is a 1995 reprint of the original book published in 1869 with the title: "China and the Chinese: A General Description of the Country and Its Inhabitants; Its Civilization and Form of Government; Its Religious and Social Institutions; Its Intercourse with Other Nations; and Its Present Condition and Prospects". 44 black &... more »; white illustrations.
"This book provides a historical perspective of the Chinese Empire and its inhabitants, Confucius and Confucianism, the religions of China, religious rites and beliefs, superstitions and the science of feng shui, modes of divination, Chinese dialects, social customs, festivals and amusements that have distinguised the Chinese way of life for centuries."« less