"Primary Sources, Historical Collections: China, Past and Present" offers a unique glimpse into China through the eyes of historical figures and observers. Compiled and presented by Edward Harper Parker, this collection provides invaluable primary source material for understanding China's rich and complex history. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, the book presents a curated selection of documents and accounts that shed light on China's past, offering insights into its culture, society, and politics. This volume serves as an essential resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of China through original historical texts. Parker's compilation provides a direct connection to the voices and perspectives of the past, making it an indispensable addition to any collection on Chinese history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
