The Ceremonial Usages of the Chinese

<p>The Ceremonial Usages of the Chinese originally published in 1852 offers a detailed exploration of the ritual practices and social customs of ancient China during the Chow Dynasty (B.C. 1121). Compiled by Pi-hsiang Hu this work is an abridgment of the Institutes of the Chow Dynasty Strung As Pearls also known as the Chow Le Kwan Choo providing valuable insights into the structured ceremonial life of the period.</p> <p>This book delves into the intricate regulations and procedures that governed various aspects of Chinese society shedding light on the philosophical and cultural values that underpinned these practices. It serves as a crucial resource for understanding the historical context and the enduring legacy of Chinese traditions.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>