Traveler Tales Of China: Or The Storytelling Hongs (1901)

Traveler Tales Of China: Or The Storytelling Hongs is a book written by Hezekiah Butterworth in 1901. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes that the author collected during his travels in China. The stories are all related to the storytelling hongs, which were popular gathering places for people to hear traditional Chinese tales and legends. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Chinese storytelling culture. Topics covered in the book include the history of the storytelling hongs, the different types of stories that were told there, the role of the storyteller in Chinese society, and the impact of Western influence on Chinese storytelling traditions. Throughout the book, Butterworth provides vivid descriptions of the people he meets and the places he visits, painting a rich picture of life in China at the turn of the 20th century. He also includes illustrations and photographs to further bring the stories to life. Overall, Traveler Tales Of China: Or The Storytelling Hongs is a fascinating look at a unique aspect of Chinese culture and an important historical document of a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.