ISBN: 9780217071659

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1877. Not … Mehr…

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1877. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VII. CHINESE WOMEN IN AMERICA. HEATHENISM always degrades woman; and the civilization of China for thousands of years has rested upon a heathen idolatrous basis. There, woman before marriage has no rights outside the will of her parents, and no rights outside the will of her husband after marriage. Custom, however, demands that every respectable girl of suitable age shall be married. Early marriages are universal. Old bachelors are common, but elderly maiden ladies,--a most useful and worthy class of people in any country,--are entirely unknown in China. Marriage is the privilege, duty, and fate of Chinese girls. But the courtships leading to marriage, the betrothal, the arrangements for the marriage festivities and life settlement are all conducted for the children by the parents or guardians, with the help of a middle-man or go-between. The Chinese maiden, before marriage, is kept in seclusion and ignorance. The principal lesson she has to learn is obedience. She is not sent to school. She never mingles in promiscuous society; never receives personal attention or letters of correspondence from any young gentleman whatever; never listens to the voice of a lover; never receives upon her waiting lips the blissful pledge of plighted troth. She is betrothed by her parents when quite young, often under ten years of age. In this important matter of marriage the girls of China have no choice, no voice. Their wishes, preferences, and affections are never consulted. Although our young people would rebel against the introduction of such a custom among us, yet it is doubtful whether the system of boy and girl courtship which prevails in this country results in any better life settlements than those arranged for the inexperienced young people of China by t... Otis Gibson, Books, History, The Chinese in America Books>History This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Hitchcock & Walden in 1877 in 421 pages; Subjects: Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural; History / General;<

ISBN: 9780217071659

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1877. Not … Mehr…

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1877. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VII. CHINESE WOMEN IN AMERICA. HEATHENISM always degrades woman; and the civilization of China for thousands of years has rested upon a heathen idolatrous basis. There, woman before marriage has no rights outside the will of her parents, and no rights outside the will of her husband after marriage. Custom, however, demands that every respectable girl of suitable age shall be married. Early marriages are universal. Old bachelors are common, but elderly maiden ladies,--a most useful and worthy class of people in any country,--are entirely unknown in China. Marriage is the privilege, duty, and fate of Chinese girls. But the courtships leading to marriage, the betrothal, the arrangements for the marriage festivities and life settlement are all conducted for the children by the parents or guardians, with the help of a middle-man or go-between. The Chinese maiden, before marriage, is kept in seclusion and ignorance. The principal lesson she has to learn is obedience. She is not sent to school. She never mingles in promiscuous society; never receives personal attention or letters of correspondence from any young gentleman whatever; never listens to the voice of a lover; never receives upon her waiting lips the blissful pledge of plighted troth. She is betrothed by her parents when quite young, often under ten years of age. In this important matter of marriage the girls of China have no choice, no voice. Their wishes, preferences, and affections are never consulted. Although our young people would rebel against the introduction of such a custom among us, yet it is doubtful whether the system of boy and girl courtship which prevails in this country results in any better life settlements than those arranged for the inexperienced young people of China by t... Otis Gibson, Books, History, The Chinese in America Books>History, General Books LLC<

ISBN: 9780217071659

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either pa… Mehr…

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. Books History~~General Chinese-in-America~~Otis-Gibson General Books LLC This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Hitchcock & Walden in 1877 in 421 pages; Subjects: Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural; History / General;<