Johnston, Reginald Fleming, Sir 1874-1938 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lion and Dragon in Northern China" by Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a detailed exploration of Weihaiwei, a territory in northern China that has been under British rule. Johnston aims to delve into the history, traditions, and social practices of the local Chinese population, offering insights into a distinct aspect of Chinese culture and life that may be overlooked in broader surveys of the country. At the start of the book, Johnston sets the stage by discussing the relatively recent history of Weihaiwei under British control, referencing significant events such as its cession to Britain following the Sino-Japanese War. He emphasizes the unique cultural and social characteristics of the inhabitants, portraying Weihaiwei as a microcosm of Chinese society where traditional practices may continue to thrive despite foreign influence. The introduction outlines his intentions for the book, indicating a desire to move beyond political discourse and focus instead on the day-to-day life of the local populace, including their customs, beliefs, and resilience amid changes brought by external powers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-04-24 Produced by Chris Curnow, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Weihai (China) -- History Weihai (China) -- Social life and customs DS Original publication data not identified 34022829 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48782 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48782 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134124.0 48782