Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made…
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"Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected…" by John Barrow is an exploratory travel account written in the early 19th century. This work details Barrow's experiences and observations during his short residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-min-yuen and his subsequent journey from Pekin to Canton. The book aims to give readers insight into the culture, society, and rank of China in comparison to other civilized nations, based
on firsthand experiences. At the start of the book, Barrow sets the stage for his account by correcting misconceptions about the British Embassy's visit to China, particularly addressing the differing receptions of subsequent missions. He reflects on the entrenched customs of the Chinese Court and points out the failures and successes of previous foreign embassies, providing context for understanding Chinese society. The opening chapter introduces the premise of his exploration, aiming to portray an accurate picture of the Chinese character and culture, stripped of the embellishments typically offered by missionaries or travelers. Barrow's intention is not only to document his experiences but also to compare these observations to European customs, offering a critical lens on the reputation of China in the eyes of Western observers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barrow, John, Sir, 1764-1848 |
|---|---|
| Title | Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton |
| Credits |
Produced by Stan Goodman, Meredith Bach, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | China -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28729 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28729-4 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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