02347cam a22003373u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000900104100002900113245006000142264005100202300004700253336002600300337002600326338003600352500003100388508005400419520123900473534004501712653004701757653005801804653005001862653003901912856004101951999001701992609UtSlPG20260610133033.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aWu, Tingfang,d1842-192210aAmerica, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-08-01  aProduced by A. Light.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat" by Tingfang Wu is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The work provides a unique perspective on American society and culture as seen through the eyes of an Asian diplomat, examining various facets of American life, politics, and values during the period leading up to World War I.   At the start of the text, the author shares his motivations for writing the book, highlighting the remarkable qualities of America that captured his attention during his time residency there. Wu reflects on the evolution of the United States from a small collection of colonies to a significant power, emphasizing concepts like democracy, social issues, and the substantial contrasts between American and Chinese cultures. He touches upon diverse topics such as the significance of names, prosperity, immigration, education, and freedom, weaving personal anecdotes and observations into a broader discourse on values and societal norms. This opening sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of how the author perceives America, driven by a desire to accurately portray both its strengths and shortcomings as a nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918  aChina -- Social life and customs -- 1644-1912  aChina -- Civilization -- 1644-191240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/609  c42736d42736