Blake, Henry Arthur, Sir 1840-1918 creator Menpes, Mortimer 1855-1938 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "China" by Sir Henry Arthur Blake is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an extensive exploration of China's geography, history, culture, and social customs, offering insights into the complexities of Chinese society during the period. The text's analysis includes an overview of family life, societal structure, traditional practices such as foot-binding, and the country's various regions. The beginning of the work lays a broad foundation for understanding China’s vast territory and its intricate societal fabric. It describes the physical geography, including the significant rivers that facilitate internal communication and trade, and outlines the historical context of China's various tribes and dynasties. Furthermore, it highlights the traditional family structure, including the power dynamics within Chinese families and the significance of filial piety, setting the stage for a detailed discussion of cultural practices in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-06-09 E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana) Original publication data not identified China -- Description and travel China -- Social life and customs DS Original publication data not identified w09000270 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42904 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42904 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134000.0 42904