. Note that the British spelling for “civilization” is “civilisation.”

(from Life and Sport in China, by Oliver G. Ready, 1904)

The British public is greatly handicapped in forming an intelligent appreciation of happenings in China by a lack of that initial experience which can only be gained by residence in the country.

In this little work I have endeavoured to place before readers a sketch of things as I saw them, and to convey to their minds an idea of how Europeans live there, of their amusements, of their work, and of thos

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. Note that the British spelling for “civilization” is “civilisation.” 

(from Life and Sport in China, by Oliver G. Ready, 1904)

The British public is greatly handicapped in forming an intelligent appreciation of happenings in China by a lack of that initial experience which can only be gained by residence in the country. 

In this little work I have endeavoured to place before readers a sketch of things as I saw them, and to convey to their minds an idea of how Europeans live there, of their amusements, of their work, and of thos