James Legge - Legge, Helen Edith
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James Legge: Missionary And Scholar is a biography of the life of James Legge, written by his daughter-in-law, Helen Edith Legge. James Legge was a Scottish missionary who spent most of his life in China during the 19th century. He was known for his translations of Chinese texts, including the Confucian classics, into English. The book provides a detailed account of Legge's upbringing in Scotland, his decision to become a missionary, and his experiences in China. It also covers his work as a translator and scholar, including his involvement in the translation of the Bible into Chinese. The…mehr

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James Legge: Missionary And Scholar is a biography of the life of James Legge, written by his daughter-in-law, Helen Edith Legge. James Legge was a Scottish missionary who spent most of his life in China during the 19th century. He was known for his translations of Chinese texts, including the Confucian classics, into English. The book provides a detailed account of Legge's upbringing in Scotland, his decision to become a missionary, and his experiences in China. It also covers his work as a translator and scholar, including his involvement in the translation of the Bible into Chinese. The biography also explores Legge's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his interactions with other notable figures of the time, such as the Chinese scholar Yen Huiqing and the British diplomat Sir Thomas Wade. Overall, James Legge: Missionary And Scholar provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of a significant figure in the history of Christian missions and Chinese studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.