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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aWu, Tingfang,
_d1842-1922
245 1 0 _aAmerica, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
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 1996-08-01
508 _aProduced by A. Light. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918
653 _aChina -- Social life and customs -- 1644-1912
653 _aChina -- Civilization -- 1644-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/609
999 _c42736
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