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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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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... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Chinese Folk-Lore Tales by J. Macgowan

Reproduction of the original: Chinese Folk-Lore Tales by J. Macgowan

Chinese Folk-Lore Tales, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: he murder for the purpose of robbery. That would all come out when I give my evidence. After I had proved the murder, what would become of me? I should be cast into prison, and I might have to lie there for years, for who would ever bail out a thief? And then my... Read Full Overview

One day in the early dawn, a distinguished mandarin was leaving the temple of the City God. It was his duty to visit this temple on the first and fifteenth of the moon, whilst the city was still asleep, to offer incense and adoration to the stern-looking figure enshrined within... Read Full Overview

Discover the rich tapestry of Chinese culture in "Chinese Folk-Lore Tales," a captivating collection of traditional stories meticulously compiled by J. Macgowan. Immerse yourself in the world of Chinese folktales, legends, and fairy tales, passed down through generations... Read Full Overview