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John Francis Davies
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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John Francis Davis
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 was reproduced from the…
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
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…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. A collection of Essays and Notes.
In this historical account, John Francis Davis presents his observations and insights on Chinese culture, politics, and society. This is an important resource for anyone interested in Chinese history and…
The Whole Prefaced By Observations On The Language And Literature Of China.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
A compilation of essays and notes on Chinese history and culture written by John Francis Davis, who served as a British diplomat in China during the 19th century. The author…
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…
Exploring the history of mining law in California, this book takes a deep dive into the influence of government policies on the mining industry. It provides a comprehensive overview of…
This classic work provides a detailed description of Chinese culture and society in the early 19th century, including the economy, government, religion, and customs of the Chinese people.
This work…
Davis's sketches of China, based on his travels through the country in the midst of a war, provide a fascinating glimpse into Chinese culture and society at the time. With…
Step back in time and explore the rich history and culture of China in this detailed account of the country and its people. With a focus on foreign relations and…
Chinese novels translated from the originals The shadow in the water, The twin sisters, The three dedicated chambers, with observations on the language and literature of China. This book, Chinese…
Hien wun shoo. Chinese moral maxims, with a free and verbal translation affording examples of the grammatical structure of the language This book, Chinese moral maxims , by John Francis…
This book provides a unique way to learn Chinese by offering a collection of moral maxims with a free and verbal translation, allowing readers to see the grammatical structure of…
Title: The Chinese: a general description of the Empire of China and its inhabitants … Illustrated with woodcuts.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of…
Title: China, during the War and since the Peace.
Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of…
Title: Sketches of China; partly during an inland journey of four months, between Peking, Nanking, and Canton; with notices and observations relative to the present war.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print…
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…
Sir John Francis Davis
As among the sayings contained, it is observed that a man’s conversation is the mirror of his thoughts, so the maxims of a people may be considered as a medium…
""China V2: During The War And Since The Peace"" is a historical book written by John Francis Davis in 1852. The book provides a detailed account of the political and…
John Francis Davis, Sir
""Lao-Seng-Eul, Com?????die Chinoise, Suivie De San-Iu-Leou, Ou Les Trois ?????tages Consacr?????s"" est un livre ?????crit par John Francis Davis et publi????? en 1819. Il s'agit d'une com?????die chinoise qui raconte…
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have…
Set during the Qing Dynasty in China, this novel tells the love story of a wealthy Chinese merchant and an Englishwoman who are brought together by fate. Davis was a…
THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gems of Thought, by C. W. Leadbeater. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766139298.
This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book…
Vizier Ali Khan or, The massacre of Benares. A chapter in British Indian history. This book, Vizier Ali Khan Or, The massacre of Benares, by John Francis Davis, is a…
Chinese novels translated from the originals to which are added proverbs and moral maxims, collected from their classical books and other sources. The whole prefaced by observations on the language…
