Illustrations of China and Its People: 200 Photographs with Descriptions of Places and People

Discover how bamboo shapes homes, tools, and daily life across China and Formosa. This excerpt from Illustrations of China and Its People guides you through crafts, people, and places that shaped a vast empire. The narrative moves from practical uses of bamboo in village homes to its role in temples, workshops, and everyday objects. It also introduces Formosa’s Pepohoan aborigines and traces ties to Malay peoples, highlighting language, dress, and distinctive features. The book further explores urban culture, including theatres in Chinese cities, and details coastal hubs like Amoy and Kulangsu, where trade and history mingle with local life. - See how bamboo supports architecture, utensils, nets, and even religious objects. - Learn about Formosan and Malay-influenced cultural traits and language connections. - Get a window into Chinese theatre, stagecraft, and the social world around performances. - Explore port towns, harbors, and islands that shaped regional trade and interaction. Ideal for readers of travel history and ethnography who want a vivid, period perspective on China and its neighbors. Read more