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Title: The Chinese Boy and Girl
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Chinese Boy and Girl" by Isaac Taylor Headland is a collection focused on the cultural aspects of childhood in China, written during the early 20th century. The work provides insights into the lives, games, and rhymes of Chinese children, emphasizing the similarities and differences between East and West in early childhood experiences. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Chinese child life, explaining that a genuine understanding can only be achieved by breaking down cultural barriers. The opening segments highlight the rich tradition of nursery rhymes and games, comparing them to familiar Western counterparts, showcasing the affection parents have for their children, and pointing out the diverse array of toys popular among youngsters. The narrative introduces various characters, including the aged nurse who shares nursery rhymes and the children engaged in games, indicating that children in China have vibrant, multifaceted lives, much like those in other cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Headland, Isaac Taylor, 1859-1942
EBook No.: 522
Published: May 1, 1996
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- China
Subject: Children -- China
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Chinese Boy and Girl
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Chinese Boy and Girl" by Isaac Taylor Headland is a collection focused on the cultural aspects of childhood in China, written during the early 20th century. The work provides insights into the lives, games, and rhymes of Chinese children, emphasizing the similarities and differences between East and West in early childhood experiences. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Chinese child life, explaining that a genuine understanding can only be achieved by breaking down cultural barriers. The opening segments highlight the rich tradition of nursery rhymes and games, comparing them to familiar Western counterparts, showcasing the affection parents have for their children, and pointing out the diverse array of toys popular among youngsters. The narrative introduces various characters, including the aged nurse who shares nursery rhymes and the children engaged in games, indicating that children in China have vibrant, multifaceted lives, much like those in other cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Headland, Isaac Taylor, 1859-1942
EBook No.: 522
Published: May 1, 1996
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- China
Subject: Children -- China
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.