Publisher's Synopsis
The Chinese Boy and Girl is a book written by Isaac Taylor Headland, which tells the story of two Chinese children, a boy and a girl, who grew up in the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. The book provides a glimpse into the daily lives, customs, and traditions of Chinese people during that time.The story follows the lives of the two children, who come from different backgrounds. The boy, named Little Wong, is the son of a poor farmer, while the girl, named Lotus, is the daughter of a wealthy family. Despite their different social statuses, the two children quickly become friends and share many adventures together.Throughout the book, Headland explores various aspects of Chinese culture, such as the importance of family, the role of women, and the significance of education. He also touches on the political and social issues that were prevalent during that time, such as the Boxer Rebellion and the opium trade.The Chinese Boy and Girl is a heartwarming and educational story that provides readers with a unique perspective on Chinese culture and history. It is a great read for anyone interested in learning more about China or for those who enjoy children's literature.The first illustration the child constructed for me, for I desired him to teach me how it was done, was a dragon horse, and when I asked him to explain it, he said that it represented the animal seen by Fu Hsi, the original ancestor of the Chinese people, emerging from the Meng river, bearing upon its back a map on which were fifty-five spots, representing the male and female principles of nature, and which the sage used to construct what are called the eight diagrams.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.
