Chinese Life In Town And Country

By Emile Bard

Book Overview

""Chinese Life in Town and Country"" is a book written by Emile Bard that provides a comprehensive overview of daily life in China during the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on urban life and the second section exploring rural life. In the first part of the book, Bard examines the social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in Chinese cities. He discusses topics such as the role of women in society, the education system, the impact of Western influence on Chinese culture, and the challenges faced by the urban poor. The second part of the book takes a closer look at life in China's rural areas. Bard explores topics such as agriculture, family life, traditional beliefs and customs, and the impact of modernization on rural communities. Throughout the book, Bard provides detailed descriptions of daily life in China, drawing on his own experiences and observations as a foreigner living in the country. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the people and places he describes. Overall, ""Chinese Life in Town and Country"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era in Chinese history and provides valuable insights into the social and cultural dynamics of the 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432630997
• ISBN13: 9781432630997
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"