China, in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social

Thomas Allom, George Newenham Wright

ISBN 10: 0282895345 / ISBN 13: 9780282895341

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book captures the traditional spirit of China through a remarkable collection of scenic illustrations and cultural vignettes, offering a glimpse into the landscapes, pastimes, and spiritual beliefs of a timeless civilisation. Delve into the intriguing tales behind ancient Chinese festivals and ceremonies, and gain insights into the artistic traditions and religious practices that have shaped Chinese culture for centuries. Through the author's vivid descriptions, this captivating text unveils the rich tapestry of China's cultural heritage, providing readers with a deeper appreciation for one of the world's oldest and most enigmatic civilisations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: China, in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282895345
• ISBN 13: 9780282895341
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Voyages History

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Synopsis

Excerpt from China, in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits, of That Ancient Empire, Vol. 4: Drawn, From Original and Authentic Sketches

The Chinese have, in many instances, taken a first step in the progress towards some great invention, or sown the seeds of some valuable harvest, leaving the consummation, the collection, to wiser heads, although probably less dexterous hands. They discovered the magnetic needle, but failed to extend its usefulness - they have long possessed a mode of printing, but it has brought them little benefit; - they have known for ages the composition of gunpowder, yet made no advances in the art of war; their ancient familiarity with kite-flying gave them frequent opportunities of communication with the higher regions but it does not appear that, by these means, they ever became acquainted with the possibility of drawing down to the earth they trod on, that most subtle fluid, lightning, which they have so often witnessed in its shadowy kingdom. Yet it was by means of a kite that American Franklin established the identity of light ning and electricity; and by repeated experiments with the same toy, that De Romas was enabled to construct an electrometer. In later years the kite has been enlisted by Captain Dansy, in the legion of inventions for forming a communication between.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.