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100 1 _aRussell, Nellie Naomi,
_d1862-1911
245 1 0 _aGleanings from Chinese folklore
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2025-01-12
505 0 _aAn appreciation of Nellie N. Russell, by C. F. Goss -- Nellie N. Russell (historical) -- Miss Nellie N. Russell's unique work; an appreciation, by Mrs. Chauncey Goodrich -- Miss Russell's funeral service -- A Tartar Joan of Arc -- A daughter of the Orient -- The wild goose and the sparrow -- A Chinese hero: Han Hsin -- A Chinese tea-house story: Chi Hsiao Tang -- The jade treasure -- Chinese heroism -- Literary glory -- How the dog and cat came to be enemies -- A daughter of the present -- T'ang Sung's journey to get the Buddhist classics -- A story of old China.
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Gleanings from Chinese Folklore" by Nellie N. Russell is a collection of stories and folklore written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the rich narrative tradition of Chinese culture, showcasing tales that range from heroic accounts to moral lessons derived from everyday life. The collection likely serves as both a tribute to the author's experiences in China and a means of sharing these captivating stories with a Western audience. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author's dedication to Nellie N. Russell, emphasizing her life as a missionary in China and her passion for the local communities she served. It outlines her significant contributions and the deep connections she formed throughout her mission work. Through the initial chapters, we are introduced to various characters and narratives, such as the brave Liu Chin Ting, likened to Joan of Arc, and the touching tale of a daughter’s love for her father, illustrating the themes of sacrifice, courage, and the enduring spirit of humanity in the face of adversity. This rich opening not only reflects the tales themselves but also captures the essence of Russell's heartfelt commitment to the culture she embraced. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1915
653 _aFolklore -- China
700 1 _aMiner, Luella,
_d1861-1935
700 1 _aPorter, Mary Harriet,
_d1846-1929
700 1 _aGoodrich, Sarah Clapp,
_d1855-1923
700 1 _aGoss, Charles Frederic,
_d1852-1930
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/gleaningsfromchi00russiala/page/n8/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75089
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