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100 1 _aHeadland, Isaac Taylor,
_d1859-1942
245 1 4 _aThe Chinese Boy and Girl
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1996-05-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"The Chinese Boy and Girl" by Isaac Taylor Headland is a collection focused on the cultural aspects of childhood in China, written during the early 20th century. The work provides insights into the lives, games, and rhymes of Chinese children, emphasizing the similarities and differences between East and West in early childhood experiences. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Chinese child life, explaining that a genuine understanding can only be achieved by breaking down cultural barriers. The opening segments highlight the rich tradition of nursery rhymes and games, comparing them to familiar Western counterparts, showcasing the affection parents have for their children, and pointing out the diverse array of toys popular among youngsters. The narrative introduces various characters, including the aged nurse who shares nursery rhymes and the children engaged in games, indicating that children in China have vibrant, multifaceted lives, much like those in other cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- China
653 _aChildren -- China
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/522
999 _c42650
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