Norman Hinsdale Pitman

A Chinese Wonder Book Norman Hinsdale Pitman

A Chinese Wonder Book
"In 'A Chinese Wonder Book, ' Norman Hinsdale Pitman has made English versions fifteen famous Chinese stories for children - the stories, it is said, that have meant, for generations, to little Chinese boys and girls what 'Cinderella' and 'Puss in Boots' and 'Beauty and the Beast' have meant for little ones who speak English." -The Bookman
The Chinese Wonder Book contains some of the most beloved Chinese folktales, including "The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat," "The Great Bell," "The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog" and "The Talking Fish." Originally published in 1919, this book has entertained and amazed children and adults for generations, and has provided a quality introduction to the rich imagination of Chinese folklore for countless readers. The Chinese Wonder Book is considered to be Pitman's best and most well known work. In these tales qualities such as virtue, hard work and familial loyalty are rewarded, and wickedness is punished. This new text only edition will open up the world of ancient Chinese stories for today's readers both young and old.
TABLE OF CONTENTSThe Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the CatThe Great BellThe Strange Tale of Doctor DogHow Footbinding StartedThe Talking FishBamboo and the TurtleThe Mad Goose and the Tiger ForestThe Nodding TigerThe Princess Kwan-YinThe Two JugglersThe Phantom VesselThe Wooden TabletThe Golden NuggetThe Man Who Would Not ScoldLu-San, Daughter of Heaven