A Chinese Wonder Book

Download or read book A Chinese Wonder Book written by Norman Hinsdale Pitman and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Enchanting Collection of 15 Chinese Tales The Chinese Wonder Book contains some of the most beloved Chinese folktales, including "The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat," "The Great Bell," "The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog" and "The Talking Fish." Originally published in 1919, this book has entertained and amazed children and adults for generations, and has provided a quality introduction to the rich imagination of Chinese folklore for countless readers. The Chinese Wonder Book is considered to be Pitman's best and most well known work. In these tales qualities such as virtue, hard work and familial loyalty are rewarded, and wickedness is punished. This new edition will open up the world of ancient Chinese stories for today's readers both young and old. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat The Great Bell The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog How Footbinding Started The Talking Fish Bamboo and the Turtle The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest The Nodding Tiger The Princess Kwan-Yin The Two Jugglers The Phantom Vessel The Wooden Tablet The Golden Nugget The Man Who Would Not Scold Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven