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Letters From John Chinaman

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Letters From John Chinaman is a collection of letters written by a fictional Chinese immigrant named John Chinaman to his friend and former employer in England. The letters provide a unique and insightful perspective into the life of a Chinese immigrant in the late 19th century, and cover a wide range of topics including Chinese culture, politics, and the difficulties faced by immigrants in a foreign land. The author, G. Lowes Dickinson, was a prominent British intellectual and political activist who was known for his advocacy of progressive causes such as women's suffrage and international peace. Through the letters of John Chinaman, Dickinson offers a powerful critique of the racism and xenophobia that was prevalent in British society at the time, and provides a compelling argument for the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures and ways of life. Overall, Letters From John Chinaman is a fascinating and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on the history of immigration and cultural exchange between China and the West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161606195
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 70
  • Udgivet:
  • 22. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 277 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 21. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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Letters From John Chinaman is a collection of letters written by a fictional Chinese immigrant named John Chinaman to his friend and former employer in England. The letters provide a unique and insightful perspective into the life of a Chinese immigrant in the late 19th century, and cover a wide range of topics including Chinese culture, politics, and the difficulties faced by immigrants in a foreign land. The author, G. Lowes Dickinson, was a prominent British intellectual and political activist who was known for his advocacy of progressive causes such as women's suffrage and international peace. Through the letters of John Chinaman, Dickinson offers a powerful critique of the racism and xenophobia that was prevalent in British society at the time, and provides a compelling argument for the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures and ways of life. Overall, Letters From John Chinaman is a fascinating and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on the history of immigration and cultural exchange between China and the West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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