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9780804841610

The Chinese Wonder Book

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  • ISBN13:

    9780804841610

  • ISBN10:

    0804841616

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2011-01-10
  • Publisher: Tuttle Pub
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Summary

This volume contains some of the most beloved tales of China, including Why the Dog Hates the Cat, The Great Bell, The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog and The Talking Fish. Originally published in 1919, this book has thrilled and amused, and served as an introduction to the folk tales of classical China for generations of readers. Included with these fifteen magical tales are full-colour illustrations originally published with them in the book's first edition, making this book an historical treasure in addition to being a collection of tales.

Author Biography

Norman Hinsdale Pitman (1876-1925) taught at Chihli Province College in China from 1909-1912 before becoming a professor of English at Peking Teachers College. He was the author of several novels and short story collections, including The Lady Elect, A Chinese Christmas Tree, Chinese Playmates, and Chinese Fairy Tales.

Table of Contents

Foreword
The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat
The Great Bell
The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog
How Footbinding Started
The Talking Fish
Bamboo and the Turtle
The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest
The Nodding Tiger
The Princess Kwan-Yin
The Two Jugglers
The Phantom Vessel
The Wooden Tablet
The Golden Nugget
The Man Who Would Not Scold
Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven
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