This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: K. Paul, Treach, Trubner and co., ltd. in 1897 in 642 pages; Subjects: China; History / General; History / Asia / General; History / Asia / China;