The Sacred Books Of Chau

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

The Sacred Books of Chau is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a collection of ancient Chinese texts that date back to the Shang Dynasty, which ruled China from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. These texts were discovered on oracle bones and bronze vessels in the village of Chau in Henan Province, China. The book contains translations of these texts, which include divination records, rituals, and historical accounts. The texts provide valuable insights into the culture and beliefs of the ancient Chinese people, including their religious practices, social customs, and worldview. The Sacred Books of Chau is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture, and it is an important resource for scholars and researchers in the field.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.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: 1425327540
• ISBN13: 9781425327545
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"