Overview
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
- Source edition
- Project Gutenberg ebook #609
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.
Explore the B2–C1 level →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.
Suggested approach
Read with momentum
Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice
Best starting point
Begin with chapter one
The full text is ready with speech, lookup and saved progress.
CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.
Table of contents
21 chapters
- 01America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat2 min
- 02AMERICA Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat6 min
- 03AMERICA Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat — Section 311 min
- 04Chapter 2. American Prosperity8 min
- 05Chapter 3. American Government17 min
- 06Chapter 4. America and China5 min
- 07Article I2 min
- 08Article II6 min
- 09Chapter 5. American Education11 min
- 10Chapter 6. American Business Methods14 min
- 11Chapter 7. American Freedom and Equality18 min
- 12Chapter 8. American Manners16 min
- 13Chapter 9. American Women15 min
- 14Chapter 10. American Costumes12 min
- 15Chapter 11. American versus Chinese Civilization18 min
- 16Chapter 12. American versus Chinese Civilization (Continued)29 min
- 17Chapter 13. Dinners, Banquets, Etc.29 min
- 18Chapter 14. Theaters17 min
- 19Chapter 15. Opera and Musical Entertainments9 min
- 20Chapter 16. Conjuring and Circuses7 min
- 21Chapter 17. Sports10 min





