America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
By Tingfang Wu
Length6h 6m
About this audiobook
"America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat" is a book authored by Wu Tingfang. Written from his perspective as a Chinese diplomat, the book provides an objective observation of America and its social, political, and cultural norms during the early 20th century. Wu Tingfang uses this book to share his insights and experiences while in America, covering a range of topics including the American government, education, treatment of women, and racial issues.
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GenreOther
Length6 hrs 6 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1914
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1 Introduction
11 Chapter 9. American Women
2 Preface
12 Chapter 10. American Costumes
3 Chapter 1. The Importance of Names
13 Chapter 11. American versus Chinese Civilization
4 Chapter 2. American Prosperity
14 Chapter 12. American versus Chinese Civilization (Continued)
5 Chapter 3. American Government
15 Chapter 13. Dinners, Banquets, Etc.
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6 Chapter 4. America and China
16 Chapter 14. Theaters
7 Chapter 5. American Education
17 Chapter 15. Opera and Musical Entertainments
8 Chapter 6. American Business Methods
18 Chapter 16. Conjuring and Circuses
9 Chapter 7. American Freedom and Equality
19 Chapter 17. Sports
10 Chapter 8. American Manners
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