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Chinese Proverbs - by Arcturus Publishing Limited (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- "If you don't scale the mountain, you cannot view the plain" This luxurious silkbound, slipcased collection provides more than 250 proverbs drawn from ancient Chinese culture, accompanied by traditional Chinese illustrations in full-colorProviding insights on subjects as varied as morality, manners, prudence, government, business and family, these enlightening words of wisdom are sure to give you new perspectives and help you better live your life.
- About the Author: William Scarborough (1841-1894) was an American missionary who spent much of his career in China and obtained mastery over the language.
- 160 Pages
- Philosophy, Eastern
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"If you don't scale the mountain, you cannot view the plain"
This luxurious silkbound, slipcased collection provides more than 250 proverbs drawn from ancient Chinese culture, accompanied by traditional Chinese illustrations in full-colorProviding insights on subjects as varied as morality, manners, prudence, government, business and family, these enlightening words of wisdom are sure to give you new perspectives and help you better live your life. The poetic language and elegant structure of these proverbs make them a delight to read and listen to. Inside you will find the Chinese characters, the pinyin romanization and the English translation for each proverb to immerse you in the culture that created these wonderful sayings. It also includes an introduction by William Scarborough on the history and traditions behind these proverbs. This deluxe hardback edition features a striking, gold-embossed cover design and full-color illustrations making a perfect gift or collectible for any lover of timeless wisdom.
About the Author
William Scarborough (1841-1894) was an American missionary who spent much of his career in China and obtained mastery over the language. He collected a series of proverbs and translated them into English in part so that he could better understand the Chinese people.Dimensions (Overall): 9.6 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Eastern
Genre: Philosophy
Number of Pages: 160
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Format: Hardcover
Author: Arcturus Publishing Limited
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 2022
TCIN: 1003275409
UPC: 9781398820616
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-1197
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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