| Cross and the Dragon Or Light in the Broad East Contributor(s): Henry, B. C. (Author), Cook, Joseph (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0766177157 ISBN-13: 9780766177154 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $38.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: The title of this book indicates the nature of its contents. The dragon is the national emblem of China; it plays an important part in political, literary and social life. The throne of China is the Dragon Throne; the national ensign is the yellow flag with a blue dragon; the scholar leaps the Dragon Gate when he passes a successful examination. Interwoven with so many of their beliefs and customs, the dragon become the symbol of all that is peculiarly Chinese, as the cross is the symbol of all that is Christian. Illustrated. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Asian - Chinese - History | Asia - China - Literary Collections | Essays |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 8.22" W x 11.08" (2.49 lbs) 512 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
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| Publisher Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. |
