Sketches of China

Sketches of China

John Francis Davis

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Editorial:
Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Literatura de viajes
ISBN:
9781022103955
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Sketches of China is a captivating travelogue that offers a glimpse into life in China during the early 19th century. Written by John Francis Davis, a British diplomat and sinologist, this book provides a rare window into Chinese society, culture, and history. This is a must-read for anyone interested in China and its rich cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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