Chinese Sketches
Herbert Giles, a British diplomat in China from 1867 to 1893, shares his candid observations on Chinese culture and people in these short essays originally published in 1876. After retiring, he returned to England and became the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.
Episodes
Social Life in England 1750-1850-F. J. Foakes-Jackson
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Feminism in Greek Literature-Frederick Adam Wright
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Greek Literature-Henry Julius Wetenhall Tillyard
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Pauper, the Thief, and the Convict-Thomas Archer
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Souls of Black Folk-W. E. B. Du Bois
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Stories of the Cave People-Mary Marcy
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
With the Empress Dowager of China-Katharine Carl
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Abraham Lincoln's Lyceum Address, with an Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt-Various
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Uganda to the Cape-Frank G. Carpenter
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906-Max Baginski, John Russell Coryell, John Davidson, Emma Goldman, Mary Hansen, Otto Erich Hartleben
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Unwritten Literature of the Hopi-Hattie Greene Lockett
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Complete Bachelor-Walter Germain Robinson
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Woman and War-Olive Schreiner
"Woman and War" by Olive Schreiner delves into the complex interplay between gender and conflict, exploring the roles women play in wartime and the societal implications of these dynamics. Schreiner's insightful reflections challenge traditional narratives, making this work a profound commentary on the human experience during times of strife. The themes of resilience and the quest for agency reson
Chinese Sketches - Herbert Allen Giles
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.This episode includes AI-generated content.
