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. Subtitle: A General Description of the Country and Its Inhabitants, Its Civilization and Form of Government, Its Religious and Social Institutions, Its Intercourse With Other Nations, and Its Present Condition and Prospects; Original Published by: Harper & brothers in 1869 in 470 pages; Subjects: Missions; China; History / Asia / China; Religion / Christian Ministry / Missions; Travel / Asia / China;