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100 1 _aMacgowan, J.
_q(John),
_d-1922
245 1 0 _aSidelights on Chinese Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-04-20
505 0 _aThe Chinaman -- Family life -- Child life -- Religious forces in China -- Servants -- The adaptability and tenacity of purpose of the Chinese -- Amusements -- The farmer -- A ramble through a Chinese city -- Hades, or the Land of Shadows -- A chapter on some of the more shady professions in Chinese life -- Schools, school-masters, and school-books -- The mandarin -- Peddler life in China -- The seamy side of Chinese life -- A trip through the country.
508 _aE-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
520 _a"Sidelights on Chinese Life" by J. Macgowan is a detailed social commentary written in the early 20th century. This work explores various aspects of Chinese society and culture, providing insights into family dynamics, social norms, and the character of the Chinese people. The book is likely aimed at Western audiences seeking to understand the complexities of life in China during this period, particularly from a foreign missionary's perspective. At the start of the book, the author delves into the enigmatic nature of the Chinese people, illustrating how their thought processes and cultural norms often perplex foreigners. Through anecdotes, he highlights the Chinese propensity for indirect communication, their reluctance to express emotions openly, and the sometimes contradictory qualities that define their character. The opening sets a tone of curiosity and fascination, laying the groundwork for a broader exploration of various facets of Chinese life, such as family structures and relationships, highlighting the deep-rooted traditions and values that shape society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChina -- Social life and customs
653 _aNational characteristics, Chinese
700 1 _aSmyth, Montague
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39486
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