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A Visit To Peking|Andrew Patton Happer

A Visit To Peking : With Some Notices Of The Imperial Worship At The Altars Of Heaven, Earth, Sun, Moon And The Gods Of The Grain And Land (1879)

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""A Visit to Peking"" is a travelogue written by Andrew Patton Happer in 1879. The book provides a detailed account of Happer's visit to the capital city of China, Peking (now Beijing), during the late 19th century. The author describes his experiences and observations of the city's culture, people, and landmarks, including the famous Imperial Worship at the Altars of Heaven, Earth, Sun, Moon, and the Gods of the Grain and Land. Happer provides a vivid and insightful portrayal of the religious practices and beliefs of the Chinese people during this time period. The book is an intriguing historical document that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and a fascinating culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781166405311
  • ISBN-10: 1166405311
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.09 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.28 pounds
  • Page Count: 32

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