Lion and Dragon in Northern China
Reginald Fleming Johnston, later famous as tutor to Puyi, the last emperor of China, served as a magistrate in the British-leased territory of Weihaiwei on the Shantung peninsula, and he published Lion and Dragon in Northern China in 1910. The book describes this small meeting place of the British lion and the Chinese dragon: its geography, history and legends, local chronicles and notable figures, British rule and the work of the courts, village life and land tenure, festivals and folklore, the lives of women, family graveyards and ghost-lore, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and local cults. Johnston writes with deep knowledge of Chinese culture and real respect for the people he governed, seeing the district as a miniature of China itself. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Lion and Dragon in Northern China
Lion and Dragon in Northern China by Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Lion and Dragon in Northern China online?
Yes. Lion and Dragon in Northern China opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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Is Lion and Dragon in Northern China in the public domain?
Yes. Lion and Dragon in Northern China by Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Lion and Dragon in Northern China?
About 10 h 27 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Lion and Dragon in Northern China?
Lion and Dragon in Northern China by Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
