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The Four Books'
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own times - The 'Yě-king,' its resemblance to the mystical num-
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Recogni-
Opinion of Jesuits concerning philo-
Sacrifices
Objects of state worship-
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CHAPTER XV.
RELIGION-BUDHISM.
Three systems of religion or philosophy — Indian history of Budhism
Its introduction into China Its five precepts - Its resemblance
to popery - Monastery near Canton - Pagodas - Chinese objections
to Budhism Debtor and creditor account in religion · Present
condition of Budhism in China - Pagan and Romish practices -
Chinese account of Christ Sacred language Paradise and hell
- Budhist doctrines
Chinese Budhism
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CHAPTER XVI.
RELIGION-TAOU SECT.
Laou-keun, the Chinese Epicurus - His sect Fragment of old
romance The Philosopher and his Wife' - Origin of Voltaire's
'Zadig' Superstitions - Fatalism - Illustrative tale Charms
and talismans - Belief in ghosts illustrated - Omens Divina-
tion
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Neglect of the unities
Stage cos-
Belles lettres The drama - Passion for theatrical exhibitions
Absence of scenic deception
tume Character of plays - Comparison with Greek drama
'The Heir in Old Age' — Analysis of a tragedy - Poetry
ture of verse Character of poetry - Ancient ode Poem on
London Romances and novels The Fortunate Union'.. 138
provement Industrial arts Cleaning cotton
Struc-
Obstacles to im-
Candle-making
· Metallurgy - Metallic mirrors Carving Tools Silk ma-
Silkworms - Porcelain manufacture - Egyptian bottle
Three divisions of human knowledge-Contempt for abstract science—
Optics - Union of astrology with medicine - Scheme of physics —
Practice of medicine Ignorance of native doctors - Small-pox
and vaccination - Chemistry Cooking by steam - Distillation
- Dispensaries Science of numbers Geography - Astronomy
– Lunar year and cycle — Almanac — Mechanics and machinery ·
Architecture The arch
CHAPTER XXI.
NATURAL HISTORY AND PRODUCTIONS.
European researches Mr. Beale's aviary - Zoology
- Mammalia - Birds Reptiles - Fishes - Insects - Botany -
Tea-plant Timber-trees — The bamboo — Useful plants — Fruits
- Flowers Geological features - Abundance of coal-Volcanic
ments to population - Obstacles to emigration - Census - Positive
checks Land-tax
Salt-tax- Taxes on transit
Revenues partly in kind - Grain-junks –
Expenditure-Deficiency of revenue
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Silver passes by weight
Pawnbroking - Interest of money
Internal commerce
vantages of Canton for English trade - Origin of Hong merchants
- Imposts on foreign shipping
in opium New law against it
paration of tea
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Linguists Smuggling Trade
- Black teas
Green teas - Pre-
Spurious green teas European tea-trade-In-
crease of English trade since 1842 .
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APPENDIX.
I.-Free Importation and Consumption of Opium..
II.-The Tae-ping Rebellion
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INDEX
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PLAN OF BUDHIST MONASTERY NEAR CANTON
GATEWAY OF BUDHIST TEMPLE NEAR CANTON
OFFICIATING PRIEST OF BUDHA
THE CHINESE WIDOW FANNING THE GRAVE
TRADING JUNK
CLEANING COTTON
METAL TEAPOT, COVERING EARTHENWARE PORCELAIN BOTTLE, FROM EGYPTIAN TOMBS SPECTACLES
CHAIN-PUMP, FROM STAUNTON..
BAMBOO WATER-WHEEL
GARDEN PAVILION
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