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Chinese Sketches

Chinese Sketches

Written by: Herbert Allen Giles
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Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.Copyright Essays Genre Art Drama & Plays
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  • Chinese Sketches - Herbert Allen Giles

    Chinese Sketches - Herbert Allen Giles
    May 21 2026
    Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.
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    4 hrs and 57 mins
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