A cycle of Cathay, or, China, south and north /

by W.A.P. Martin ; with personal reminiscences.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Martin, W. A. P. (William Alexander Parsons), 1827-1916.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: Edinburgh ; London : O. Anderson and Ferrier, 1896.
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Notes:Includes index.

This volume is mainly an account of Chinese history since about 1839, and of residence in China; and includes references to social customs and manners; government; language; religion; literature and the drama; the opium habit and trade; general history; relations with Europe and United States, and with Japan; education, missions; diplomacy; Sir Robert Hart and the customs service; Sir Thomas Wade.

Physical description: 464 p., [16] leaves of plates : ill., folded map ; 21 cm. (8vo)

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