Project Gutenberg 2020-11-12 Public domain in the USA. 153 Plauchut, Edmond 1824 1909 Plauchut, Edmund D'Anvers, N. 1844 1933 Bell, Nancy Bell, Nancy R. E. Meugens Bell, Mrs. Arthur Bell, Mrs. Arthur G. D'Anvers, N. (Nancy) China and the Chinese Tom Cosmas from files generously made available by The Internet Archive. All resultant materials are placed in the Public Domain. "China and the Chinese" by Edmond Plauchut is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of Chinese culture, traditions, and the significant political changes affecting China during that time, incorporating both historical context and personal observations from the author's experiences in the country. Rather than presenting a single narrative or character, the book focuses on the broader themes of China’s ancient customs, religion, and the relationship between China and the West, particularly in the light of colonial encounters. The opening of the book sets the tone for a journey of discovery, emphasizing the author's enthusiasm for exploration and the beauty of the unknown. It reflects on the contrast between a peaceful domestic life and the thrill of adventure. Plauchut shares anecdotes from his travels, particularly his arrival in Hong Kong, which serves as a gateway to the vast and ancient empire of China. He touches upon significant historical events, such as the Anglo-French force's entry into Beijing, and hints at the complex interplay of culture, diplomacy, and conflict that defines China's history. The text offers glimpses of both admiration for the rich cultural tapestry of China and critical observations on how foreign encounters have shaped its course. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en China -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 519837 2025-06-25T08:21:23.217653 text/html 500962 2024-10-18T08:09:56 text/html 4717217 2025-06-25T08:21:35.426624 application/epub+zip 4729686 2025-06-25T08:21:26.775657 application/epub+zip 264551 2025-06-25T08:21:23.997701 application/epub+zip 3443919 2025-06-25T08:21:40.587652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3342377 2025-06-25T08:21:32.558629 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342649 2022-09-28T18:20:01.974885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 447729 2025-06-25T08:21:22.085697 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 427845 2024-10-18T08:09:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17307 2025-06-25T08:21:40.741590 application/rdf+xml 14048 2025-06-25T08:21:24.088703 image/jpeg 2030 2025-06-25T08:21:24.043662 image/jpeg 5045512 2025-06-25T08:21:23.422690 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia