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America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

by Tingfang Wu

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About this book

America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Tingfang Wu. Catalog subjects include United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918; United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918; China -- Social life and customs -- 1644-1912. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat is calibrated from 38,163 sampled words across 21 chapters: sentences average 25.4 words, 45% exceed 24 words and 9.6% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 25.4 words, with 15.4% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

9.6% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 11 calm 30-minute sessions.

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Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

21 chapters

  1. 01America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat2 min
  2. 02AMERICA Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat6 min
  3. 03AMERICA Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat — Section 311 min
  4. 04Chapter 2. American Prosperity8 min
  5. 05Chapter 3. American Government17 min
  6. 06Chapter 4. America and China5 min
  7. 07Article I2 min
  8. 08Article II6 min
  9. 09Chapter 5. American Education11 min
  10. 10Chapter 6. American Business Methods14 min
  11. 11Chapter 7. American Freedom and Equality18 min
  12. 12Chapter 8. American Manners16 min
  13. 13Chapter 9. American Women15 min
  14. 14Chapter 10. American Costumes12 min
  15. 15Chapter 11. American versus Chinese Civilization18 min
  16. 16Chapter 12. American versus Chinese Civilization (Continued)29 min
  17. 17Chapter 13. Dinners, Banquets, Etc.29 min
  18. 18Chapter 14. Theaters17 min
  19. 19Chapter 15. Opera and Musical Entertainments9 min
  20. 20Chapter 16. Conjuring and Circuses7 min
  21. 21Chapter 17. Sports10 min
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