Those Foreign Devils! A Celestial On England And Englishmen (1891)

By Yuan Hsiang-Fu

Book Overview

""Those Foreign Devils A Celestial On England And Englishmen"" is a book written by Hsiang-Fu Yuan in 1891. The book is a collection of observations and impressions of the author about England and the English people during his stay in the country. Yuan was a Chinese diplomat who was sent to England in the late 19th century to study the British political system and culture. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of English life, including politics, society, education, and religion. Throughout the book, Yuan offers his opinions on various topics, ranging from the British class system to the role of women in society. Yuan's writing style is lively and engaging, and he uses humor and wit to convey his observations. He also draws comparisons between Chinese and English culture, highlighting the differences and similarities between the two. Overall, ""Those Foreign Devils A Celestial On England And Englishmen"" is an insightful and entertaining book that provides a unique perspective on English life and culture from a Chinese point of view.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: 1165673630
• ISBN13: 9781165673636
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"