Utopian Dreams and Lotus Leaves is a book written by George Woodward Warder and published in 1885. The book is a collection of essays that explores the author's vision of a utopian society and his observations of Chinese culture and society during his travels in China. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Utopian Dreams, is a series of essays in which Warder shares his vision of a perfect society, where people live in harmony with nature and each other. He discusses topics such as education, government, and religion, and how they can be reimagined to create a utopian society.The second part, Lotus Leaves, is a collection of essays in which Warder describes his experiences and observations during his travels in China. He writes about the people he meets, the places he visits, and the customs and traditions he witnesses. He also shares his thoughts on Chinese culture and society, including their approach to religion, education, and government.Throughout the book, Warder emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures and ideas. He encourages readers to think critically about their own society and to consider how it can be improved. Utopian Dreams and Lotus Leaves is a thought-provoking book that offers insights into both a utopian society and Chinese culture during the late 19th 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.
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