Cameos Of A Chinese City (1917)

By Mary Darley

Book Overview

Cameos Of A Chinese City is a book written by Mary E. Darley and published in 1917. The book is a collection of short stories that depict the everyday life of the Chinese people in a city. The author, who lived in China for several years, presents a vivid and intimate account of the customs, traditions, and social norms of the Chinese people. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of life in the city. Some of the topics covered in the book include marriage customs, religious practices, education, and the role of women in Chinese society. The stories are told from the perspective of both Chinese and Western characters, providing a unique insight into the cultural differences and similarities between the two. Overall, Cameos Of A Chinese City is a fascinating and informative read that offers a glimpse into the lives of the Chinese people during the early 20th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166459926
• ISBN13: 9781166459925
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"