Author: Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers), 1864-1954

Ancient tales and folklore of China. [Myths & legends of China]
Date1986
Publish_locationLondon
PublisherBracken Books
CollectionRicci Institute Library
Edition
LanguageEnglish
Record_typeBook
Series
ShelfDirector's Office
Call NumberBL1825.W46 1986
Description453 p., [16] leaves of plates : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
NoteAncient tales and folklore of China / Edward T.C. Werner ; with thirty-two illustrations in colour by Chinese artists.
Reprint of the 1922 ed. entitled: Myths & legends of China.
Includes index.
"...The chief literary sources of Chinese myths are the Lidai shenxian tongjian 歷代神仙通鑒, the Shenxian liezhuan 神仙列傳, the Fengshen yanyi 封神演義, and the Soushen ji 搜神記. In writing the following pages I have translated or paraphrased largely from these works ... and at times quoted from the....volumes on Chinese superstitions by Père Henri Doré....in Variétés Sinologiques.--Preface. ***Graphic resource
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SubjectTales--China Folklore--China Legends--China Mythology, Chinese
ISBN1851700218 ; 9781851700219
China throughout the ages
Date1928
Publish_locationXian Xian 獻縣
PublisherHsien-hsien Press
CollectionBibl. Sinensis Soc. Iesu
Edition
LanguageEnglish
Record_typeBook
Series
ShelfStacks
Call NumberDS706.C456 W534 1928
Description508 p. ; 25 cm.
NoteChina throughout the ages / by Dr. Leo Wieger, S.J. ; translated by Edward Chalmers Werner.
Bibliography: p. 451-508.
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SubjectChina--Bibliography China China--History
LCCN33-25114
Matteo Ricci's scientific contribution to China. [L'apport scientifique du père Matthieu Ricci à la Chine. English]
Date1935
Publish_locationPeiping 北平
PublisherHenri Vetch
CollectionRicci Institute Library
Edition
LanguageEnglish
Record_typeDigital Book (PDF)
Series
ShelfDigital Archives
Call NumberQ143.R5 B43 1935d
Descriptiondig.pdf. [2, 108 p. : front., facsims ; 22 cm.]
NoteMatteo Ricci's scientific contribution to China / by Henri Bernard, S.J. ; translated by Edward Chalmers Werner.
Translation of L'apport scientifique du père Matthieu Ricci à la Chine.

Preface -- Abridged bibliography -- The legacy of Islam in China and in Europe toward the end of the XVth century -- Ricci’s scientific training -- Ricci and Chinese science -- The problem of Chinese astronomy -- The solar eclipse of December 15, 1610 -- Conclusion --Bibliography - Index.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 94-98).
Based on physical copy from Gleeson Library.
Local access dig.pdf [Bernard-Ricci Contribution.pdf]

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SubjectAstronomy--China--History Astronomy, Chinese--History Astronomy--China--Islamic influence Astronomy--China--Western influence Ricci, Matteo 利瑪竇, 1552-1610--Contributions in cartography Ricci, Matteo 利瑪竇, 1552-1610--Contributions in mathematics Ricci, Matteo 利瑪竇, 1552-1610--Contributions in science
LCCN36017357
Myths & legends of China
Date1922
Publish_locationLondon
PublisherGeorge G. Harrap & Co. Ltd
CollectionRicci Institute Library
Edition
LanguageEnglish
Record_typeBook
Series
ShelfAdmin. Office
Call NumberBL1825.W46 1922
Description453 p., [31] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
NoteMyths & legends of China / by E.T.C. Werner ; with thirty-two illustrations in colour by Chinese artists.
Includes index.

"...The chief literary sources of Chinese myths are the Lidai shenxian tongjian 歷代神仙通鑒, the Shenxian liezhuan 神仙列傳, the Fengshen yanyi 封神演義, and the Soushen ji 搜神記. In writing the following pages I have translated or paraphrased largely from these works ... and at times quoted from the....volumes on Chinese superstitions by Père Henri Doré....in Variétés Sinologiques.--Preface.
***Graphic resource

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SubjectTales--China Folklore--China Legends--China Mythology, Chinese
LCCN23-5292