Publisher's Synopsis
Breaking Down Chinese Walls: From A Doctor's Viewpoint (1908) is a book written by Elliott I. Osgood, an American physician who spent several years in China during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of Osgood's experiences in China, as well as his observations on the country's culture, customs, and medical practices.Throughout the book, Osgood discusses the challenges he faced as a foreign doctor working in China, including the language barrier, cultural differences, and the lack of modern medical facilities. He also shares his insights into the Chinese people's attitudes towards health and medicine, and the role that traditional Chinese medicine played in their lives.In addition to his medical work, Osgood also writes about his travels throughout China, including his visits to various cities, towns, and villages. He describes the country's natural beauty, as well as the poverty and social inequality that he witnessed.Overall, Breaking Down Chinese Walls provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century China, as seen through the eyes of an American doctor. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, or medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
