America through the spectacles of an Oriental diplomat. (2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Wu Tingfang ; introduction by Jonathan Spence.
• Other Names: Wu, Tingfang, 1842-1922
• Contents: List of Illustrations; Introduction by Jonathan Spence; Preface by Wu Tingfang; The Importance of Names; American Prosperity; American Government; America and China; American Education; American Business Methods; American Freedom and Equality; American Manners; American Women; American Costumes; American versus Chinese Civilization; American versus Chinese Civilization (continued); Dinners, Banquets, Etc; Theaters; Opera and Musical Entertainments; Conjuring and Circuses; Sports
• Publisher Details: London New York : Anthem Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (xviii, 156 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 973.8; Civilization; Manners and customs; United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918; United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918; China -- Social life and customs -- 1644-1912; China -- Civilization -- 1644-1912; China; United States; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0857287052; 9780857287052
• Related ISBNs: 1414215193; 1843312697; 1437813046; 8132050762; 0585011656; 2819928021; 0857286382; 0857288679
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.