Isbn: 9780259965800 - the life and letters of samuel wells williams, missionary, diplomatist, sinologue (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating narrative chronicles the remarkable life of Samuel Wells Williams, a renowned American missionary, diplomat, and sinologist. Born into a devout Puritan family, Williams' childhood was marked by his insatiable curiosity and studious nature. His passion for learning and exploration propelled him to embark on a missionary journey to China in 1833, where he dedicated his life to understanding and bridging the cultural divide between East and West. The book delves into Williams' experiences in China, where he witnessed the Opium War and played a pivotal role in establishing diplomatic relations between the United States and China. Through his extensive research and firsthand observations, Williams authored several groundbreaking works on Chinese language, history, and culture, including the first English-Chinese dictionary. This book offers a captivating account of Williams' contributions to the fields of linguistics, diplomacy, and cross-cultural understanding, shedding light on the complexities of Sino-Western relations and the enduring legacy of a truly remarkable scholar. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …