An edition of Chinese researches
(1897)
Chinese researches
by A. Wylie
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Table of Contents
The value of Mr. Wylie's Chinese researches, by J. Edkins.
Biographical sketch, by Rev. J. Thomas.
Life and labours of M. Wylie, by M.H. Cordier.
pt. I. Literary: Lecture on Prester John. Buddhist relics. The Bible in China. Secret societies in China. Competitive examinations.
pt. II. Historical: Israelites in China. Nestorian tablet in Si-ngan Fu. Note on the advance of a Chinese general to the Caspian. Subjugation of Corea.
pt. III. Scientific: The Mongol astronomical instruments in Peking. Eclipses recorded in Chinese works. List of fixed stars. Asbestos in China. Magnetic compass in China. Jottings on the science of Chinese arithmetic.
pt. IV. Philological: Essay on Chinese language and literature. Origin of the Manchu character.
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Various pagings.
"Preface" signed: James Thomas.
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