A Young Peoples History of the Chinese
A Young Peoples History of the Chinese
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" Fashions in dress exist in China as in our own country, but they do not change so often. The general style of the present time has not changed for centuries, and garments of fur or silk are handed down for generations, never being aban- doned because out of fashion. I once had a teacher in China who wore, with pride, an outer garment which belonged to his grandfather. The teacher was then himself an old man, and his son (179) i8o HISTORY OF THE CHINESE.
was looking forward to the time when th...e ancient tunic would become his property, and perhaps de- scend to his grandson. The fabrics most worn by the Chinese are silk, cotton, and linen for summer, with the addition of skins and fur in winter; wool- en cloth is used sparingl}^, and is not manufactured by the Chinese. Leather is used in some parts of CHINESE TAILOR.
the empire for the soles of shoes, but felt is more common. The shoes worn by laborers appear very clumsy to a foreigner, and are stiff and heavy. The women wear shoes made of silk with felt soles, and of a ridiculously small size.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
" Fashions in dress exist in China as in our own country, but they do not change so often. The general style of the present time has not changed for centuries, and garments of fur or silk are handed down for generations, never being aban- doned because out of fashion. I once had a teacher in China who wore, with pride, an outer garment which belonged to his grandfather. The teacher was then himself an old man, and his son (179) i8o HISTORY OF THE CHINESE.
was looking forward to the time when th...e ancient tunic would become his property, and perhaps de- scend to his grandson. The fabrics most worn by the Chinese are silk, cotton, and linen for summer, with the addition of skins and fur in winter; wool- en cloth is used sparingl}^, and is not manufactured by the Chinese. Leather is used in some parts of CHINESE TAILOR.
the empire for the soles of shoes, but felt is more common. The shoes worn by laborers appear very clumsy to a foreigner, and are stiff and heavy. The women wear shoes made of silk with felt soles, and of a ridiculously small size.
What to read after A Young Peoples History of the Chinese?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by W G E William George Etler Cunnyngham to read onlineMoreLess
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