Letters from a citizen of the world to his friend in the East. A familiar introduction to the study of natural historyHovendon Company, 1837 |
Contents
IntroductionCharacter of the Chinese Philosopher | 17 |
English PrideLibertyAn Instance of bothNewspapersPolite | 25 |
n Happiness lost by seeking after RefinementThe Chinese Philoso | 34 |
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