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Page 139
... Chinese manners which might deceive a superficial observer ; but he affirms that a closer view shows that the plausible exterior is only a mask for the vilest libertinism . Vice will always court concealment , and in every nation the ...
... Chinese manners which might deceive a superficial observer ; but he affirms that a closer view shows that the plausible exterior is only a mask for the vilest libertinism . Vice will always court concealment , and in every nation the ...
Page 140
... Chinese costume is the paucity of white linen , and consequently of washing . Even their body - garment is sometimes a species of light silk , but capable of purification . " They have no sheets to their bed , and the want of ...
... Chinese costume is the paucity of white linen , and consequently of washing . Even their body - garment is sometimes a species of light silk , but capable of purification . " They have no sheets to their bed , and the want of ...
Page 146
... Chinese , Mr. Fortune states , tional drink of the Chinese . " The chief can dine in a sumptuous manner upon his thing they wish and work for , " says Mr. rice , fish , vegetables , and tea . What little Gutzlaff , as quoted by Sir John ...
... Chinese , Mr. Fortune states , tional drink of the Chinese . " The chief can dine in a sumptuous manner upon his thing they wish and work for , " says Mr. rice , fish , vegetables , and tea . What little Gutzlaff , as quoted by Sir John ...
Contents
NOTES AND QUERIES | 18 |
WESTMINSTER REVIEW | 113 |
The Four Empires | 124 |
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