Books with author J. O. P Bland

J.O.P. Bland, the Times of London correspondent in Shanghai 100 years ago, published this delightful series of musings on the meaning of life and nature of the Chinaman from the perspective of the absolute confidence of the Anglo-Saxon in the days before the Great War. He promises a "record of Idleness", of duck and snipe and leisurely cruises through the backwaters of the Chinese countryside. The book delivers that plus colorful insight into the East-meets-West riddle of the Chinese Empire's last days.* "To the student of Chinese characteristics, Mr. Bland's volume will be simply an essential addition to their library." - New York Times "A vivid fascinating and enchanting account of a bygone China." - Paul French ...* summary from Tales of Old China website This wonderful book, full of the peace and confident Anglo-Saxon arrogance of the pre-Great War world, was published in 1906. It takes as its starting point the houseboats on which wealthy Shanghailanders spent their weekends, cruising the canals and waterways that criss-crossed the countryside around the city. But it is in fact about much more than that. It is a window into the thoughts and interests of an English gentleman in Shanghai back when the world, for such a person, offered few uncertainities.** 1 - The Boat and its Pidgin 2 - The Lowdah and His Crew 3 - The Menage afloat 4 - Of Dogs 5 - The Nearer Hunting-Grounds 6 - The Quarry 7 - The Lord of the Soil 8 - The Ethics of Houseboat Travel 9 - Of the Eternal Feminine 10 - Of Ducks, Rain, and other Matters 11- Missionaries, Mandarins, and Morals 12 - On the Hypnotic Influence of the P'utzu 13 - Preparations for a Grand Sortie 14 - To the Chientang River 15 - Discipline on Board the Ark 16 - Of Riverside Memories 17 - Of Smuggling and some Aspects of the Art of Government 18 - Of Spring Snipe and the coming of the Railway 19 - Of Geese and a Dead City 20 - Of Books and Poetry and Babus 21 - On coming Home ...** summary from Tales of Old Shanghai at earnshaw.com

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Lang:- eng, Pages 305. Reprinted in 2015 with the help of original edition published long back[1919]. This book is in black & white, Hardcover, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. (Customisation is possible). Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Original Title: Houseboat days in China 1919 [Hardcover], Original Author: J. O. P. Bland

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{Size: 13.34 x 21.59 cms} Lang: - English, Pages 305. Reprinted in 2015 with the help of original edition published long back [1919]. This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover {HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. (Any type of Customisation is possible). Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions.

Excerpt from Houseboat Days in ChinaImprimis, however, a word to the enlightened reader, the Old resident (bless his querulous ways I), who, rightly enough, asks to be informed of your book's raison d'étre. A' record of Idle ness, my dear Sir, trivial things set down in garrulous mood and chiefly for the delectation (if so it may be) of fellow-idlers. Herein you shall find little geography and even less science, except it be such as all may take, by favour of the gods, from pleasure trips into the lands of Thought and among the Hills of Vanity. A little chronicle, Madam, in memory of glad sunlit days, Of cheery companions, and the joy of living. NO great matter at best, and yet, to those who, smoking tolerant pipes, perceive -through the haze something of relative values, our boat and its affairs may, from a philosophic standpoint, be as worthy of attention as any of the world shaking matters that reverberate from the House by the River at Westminster.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.