Insights into Chinese superstitions and social issues
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This volume discusses superstition, crime, and poverty in China, illustrated with 66 engravings and 6 color plates. Published in 1899 in Lyon and Paris, it features half-chagrin binding, preserved cover, and a fresh interior. Content includes topics such as suicide, infanticide, and local customs. Dr. Matignon served at the French Nam Tang Hospital, enriching this work with first-hand observations.
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