A Chinese Mirror

"A Chinese Mirror" is a captivating travelogue and artistic reflection by Lucille Douglass, an American artist who spent significant time in China during the early 20th century. Through her observant eyes, the work captures the essence of a nation in transition, blending personal narrative with rich descriptions of China's landscapes, ancient traditions, and daily life. Douglass provides readers with a unique perspective on the country's cultural tapestry, exploring themes of heritage and modernity.The book serves as a metaphorical mirror, reflecting both the external beauty of the Chinese countryside and the internal soul of its people. From bustling city streets to serene temples, the author's prose is informed by her background as an etcher and painter, resulting in vivid imagery that brings the scenes to life. "A Chinese Mirror" is an essential piece of travel literature for those interested in the historical and cultural landscape of China during the 1920s, offering a delicate and appreciative look at a world that has since undergone immense change.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pagina's: 474, Hardcover, Legare Street Press