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LoC No.: 17005280
Title:
Life and sport in China
Second Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Life and Sport in China" by Oliver G. Ready is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an insightful look into the daily lives, amusements, and challenges faced by Westerners living in China during a time of immense change and cultural interaction. The author aims to paint a vivid picture of the Anglo-Chinese experience, touching upon subjects such as sports, social gatherings, and the relationships between the foreign community and the local Chinese population. At the start of the work, the author reflects on the misconceptions held by the British public regarding life in China, addressing themes of isolation and misunderstanding. He recounts the foundation of Anglo-Chinese life through various treaties and the establishment of treaty ports that act as microcosms of British culture set within a predominantly Chinese environment. The opening highlights the complexities of social dynamics, including the challenges posed by differing customs and the governance structures imposed by foreign powers. Ready's narrative is characterized by a blend of personal anecdotes, humor, and keen observations that serve to enrich the reader's understanding of the unique lifestyle of Europeans living in a foreign land during this historically significant era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ready, Oliver George
EBook No.: 26412
Published: Aug 24, 2008
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: China -- Social life and customs
Subject: Sports -- China
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17005280
Title:
Life and sport in China
Second Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jeannie Howse and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Life and Sport in China" by Oliver G. Ready is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an insightful look into the daily lives, amusements, and challenges faced by Westerners living in China during a time of immense change and cultural interaction. The author aims to paint a vivid picture of the Anglo-Chinese experience, touching upon subjects such as sports, social gatherings, and the relationships between the foreign community and the local Chinese population. At the start of the work, the author reflects on the misconceptions held by the British public regarding life in China, addressing themes of isolation and misunderstanding. He recounts the foundation of Anglo-Chinese life through various treaties and the establishment of treaty ports that act as microcosms of British culture set within a predominantly Chinese environment. The opening highlights the complexities of social dynamics, including the challenges posed by differing customs and the governance structures imposed by foreign powers. Ready's narrative is characterized by a blend of personal anecdotes, humor, and keen observations that serve to enrich the reader's understanding of the unique lifestyle of Europeans living in a foreign land during this historically significant era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ready, Oliver George
EBook No.: 26412
Published: Aug 24, 2008
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: China -- Social life and customs
Subject: Sports -- China
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.