Chinese Peasant Cults: Being a Study of Chinese Paper Gods

Chinese Peasant Cults: Being a Study of Chinese Paper Gods

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Clarence Burton Day

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition:: In good condition


Chinese Peasant Cults: Being a Study of Chinese Paper Gods is a book by Clarence Burton Day, published by ChÕeng Wen Publishing in 1974. It is a reprint of the second edition of the book, which was originally published in 1969. The book is a study of the folk religion and paper gods of Chinese peasants, based on the authorÕs fieldwork and research in China. The book covers the history, origin, classification, worship, and symbolism of the paper gods, as well as their relation to other aspects of Chinese culture and society. The book has 243 pages and features many illustrations and photographs. Additional remarks: small cosmetic defect on page 175 and 176. Small tear to DJ.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Clarence Burton Day

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition:: In good condition


Chinese Peasant Cults: Being a Study of Chinese Paper Gods is a book by Clarence Burton Day, published by ChÕeng Wen Publishing in 1974. It is a reprint of the second edition of the book, which was originally published in 1969. The book is a study of the folk religion and paper gods of Chinese peasants, based on the authorÕs fieldwork and research in China. The book covers the history, origin, classification, worship, and symbolism of the paper gods, as well as their relation to other aspects of Chinese culture and society. The book has 243 pages and features many illustrations and photographs. Additional remarks: small cosmetic defect on page 175 and 176. Small tear to DJ.