Eastern Manners And Customs (1870)

Eastern Manners And Customs (1870)

William King Tweedie

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9781104737177
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Eastern Manners and Customs is a book written by William King Tweedie and first published in 1870. It is a comprehensive guide to the customs, traditions, and social norms of the people of the Eastern world, including India, China, Japan, and the Middle East.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific topic such as dress, food, marriage, religion, and social etiquette. The author provides detailed descriptions and explanations of the customs and practices of each region, drawing on his own experiences and observations as a traveler and missionary.In addition to its informative content, Eastern Manners and Customs is also notable for its historical significance. It was written at a time when Western attitudes towards the East were changing rapidly, and it reflects both the curiosity and the prejudices of its era.Overall, Eastern Manners and Customs is an important work for anyone interested in the history, culture, and traditions of the Eastern world. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and provides valuable insights into the ways in which different societies have developed and evolved over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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