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  • Myths and Legends of China (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Study of Chinese Folklore

    Myths and Legends of China is a capacious early-twentieth-century survey of Chinese cosmology, divine hierarchies, heroic tales, popular superstition, and religious folklore. Werner gathers creation myths, stories of culture heroes, dragon lore, immortals, ghosts, and temple deities into a prose style that is lucid, cataloguing, and comparativist. The book belongs to a formative period of English ... Read more

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  • "Clear the Track!" A Story of To-day

    A Tale of Love, Struggle, and Progress in the Industrial Era

    by E. Werner ...
    Translated by Mary Stuart Harrison Smith ...
    In "Clear the Track! A Story of To-day," E. Werner presents a vivid exploration of social dynamics in the burgeoning industrial landscape of the early 20th century. This gripping narrative intertwines various characters from diverse backgrounds, inviting readers into their struggles and aspirations amid the rapid changes brought by modernization. Werner's prose is characterized by a keenly ... Read more

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  • Saint Michael

    Enriched edition. Power Struggles and Faith in Medieval England

    Translated by A. L. Wister ...
    E. Werner's "Saint Michael" is a vibrant exploration of the life and legacy of the archangel Michael, blending elements of hagiography, folklore, and theology. Through his meticulous narrative, Werner constructs a multifaceted portrait of Michael, not only as a celestial warrior but also as a protector and intercessor for humanity. The book's style is rich with symbolism and allegorical references ... Read more

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  • Myths and Legends of China

    As a member of the Chinese government's Historiographical Bureau in Peking, as well as a former barrister and British consul in Foochow, E.T.C. Werner published "Myths and Legends of China" in 1922 to elucidate the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people prior to the 20th century. These provocative and fantastical tales of Chinese history, myth and legend draw from ... Read more

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  • Myths and Legends of China

    For administrative purposes there were at the seat of central government (which, first at P’ing-yang—in modern Shansi—was moved eleven times during the Feudal Period, and was finally at Yin) ministers, or ministers and a hierarchy of officials, the country being divided into provinces, varying in number from nine in the earliest times to thirty-six under the First Emperor, 221 B.C., and finally ... Read more

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  • Success and How He Won It

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • No Surrender

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Myths And Legends Of China

    Myths and legends of China presents a comprehensive study of traditional Chinese mythology drawn from a wide range of literary and historical sources. The work brings together major mythic narratives while also explaining the cultural and social context that shaped them, offering readers a clearer understanding of their role in Chinese identity. It emphasizes careful translation and interpretation ... Read more

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  • Myths and Legends of China

    The Gods and Spirits of Chinese Tradition

    Complete and unabridged, with 27 full-page plates by Wang Hui, Chen Hongshou and Zhou Lianggong. The Chinese pantheon set out in order - the gods of thunder, of the walls and ditches, of literature and the hearth - with the stories that go with them. Werner spent decades in the Chinese consular service and worked from Chinese sources rather than from other Europeans. This edition adds a gallery of ... Read more

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  • Myths And Legends Of China

    Myths And Legends Of China by E. T. C. Werner. ... Read more

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  • Myths and Legends of China

    In the text, Werner elucidates various aspects of Chinese mythology, including creation myths, legendary heroes, mythical creatures, and religious beliefs. Drawing from a wide range of Chinese literary sources, historical texts, and oral traditions, the author presents a detailed and engaging portrayal of the mythological landscape of China."Myths and Legends of China" offers readers a glimpse ... Read more

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  • Thanquol and Boneripper

    by C L Werner ...
    Series series Warhammer Chronicles
    A Warhammer Chronicles omnibusGrey Seer Thanquol is many things nemesis to Gotrek Gurnisson, all-powerful sorcerer, prophet of the Horned Rat… if you believe him, that is. He's also the mastermind behind countless nefarious schemes, three of which are detailed in the novels within this omnibus.READ IT BECAUSE"Read-read man-things, behold the glory of Thanquol! See my greatest victories, all the ... Read more

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