Project Gutenberg 2025-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 250 Russell, Nellie Naomi 1862 1911 Russell, Nellie N. Russell, N. N. Miner, Luella 1861 1935 Miner, Sarah Luella Porter, Mary Harriet 1846 1929 Porter, Mary H. Porter, M. H. Goodrich, Sarah Clapp 1855 1923 Goodrich, Sara Clapp Goodrich, Chauncey, Mrs. Goodrich, Mrs. Chauncey Clapp, Sara Boardman Goss, Charles Frederic 1852 1930 15005317 Gleanings from Chinese folklore $aUnited States :$bFleming H. Revell Company, $c1915. An appreciation of Nellie N. Russell, by C. F. Goss -- Nellie N. Russell (historical) -- Miss Nellie N. Russell's unique work; an appreciation, by Mrs. Chauncey Goodrich -- Miss Russell's funeral service -- A Tartar Joan of Arc -- A daughter of the Orient -- The wild goose and the sparrow -- A Chinese hero: Han Hsin -- A Chinese tea-house story: Chi Hsiao Tang -- The jade treasure -- Chinese heroism -- Literary glory -- How the dog and cat came to be enemies -- A daughter of the present -- T'ang Sung's journey to get the Buddhist classics -- A story of old China. Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Gleanings from Chinese Folklore" by Nellie N. Russell is a collection of stories and folklore written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the rich narrative tradition of Chinese culture, showcasing tales that range from heroic accounts to moral lessons derived from everyday life. The collection likely serves as both a tribute to the author's experiences in China and a means of sharing these captivating stories with a Western audience. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author's dedication to Nellie N. Russell, emphasizing her life as a missionary in China and her passion for the local communities she served. It outlines her significant contributions and the deep connections she formed throughout her mission work. Through the initial chapters, we are introduced to various characters and narratives, such as the brave Liu Chin Ting, likened to Joan of Arc, and the touching tale of a daughter’s love for her father, illustrating the themes of sacrifice, courage, and the enduring spirit of humanity in the face of adversity. This rich opening not only reflects the tales themselves but also captures the essence of Russell's heartfelt commitment to the culture she embraced. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/gleaningsfromchi00russiala/page/n8/mode/2up 20200418054633russell 1915 US Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Folklore -- China GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 265331 2025-07-29T15:02:34.994445 text/html 233813 2025-01-12T12:13:27 text/html 395949 2025-07-29T15:02:42.465908 application/epub+zip 399868 2025-07-29T15:02:37.889432 application/epub+zip 147710 2025-07-29T15:02:36.504454 application/epub+zip 557221 2025-07-29T15:02:45.689945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525417 2025-07-29T15:02:41.143945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212769 2025-07-29T15:02:34.041606 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 192642 2025-01-12T12:13:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18529 2025-07-29T15:02:45.894894 application/rdf+xml 11066 2025-07-29T15:02:36.645568 image/jpeg 1959 2025-07-29T15:02:36.574469 image/jpeg 358628 2025-07-29T15:02:35.030494 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 en.wikipedia