The Image of China in a Chinese Chrestomathy in the Canton Dialect by Elijah Coleman Bridgman

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10.2991/978-2-494069-27-5_38How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Missionary; The image of China; Textbook; Macau

Abstract

Macau became a critical spot because of the maritime embargo policy during the 19th century in ancient China. Many missionaries came to Macau not only to preach but also for further visiting mainland Chinese. So it’s significant to know how the apostles start their missionary work and learning Chinese in Macau? What the China look like and whether it can be told the real appearance of the China at that time? This article is talking about the image of China created by Elijah Coleman Bridgman based on his book called A Chinese Chrestomathy in the Canton Dialect, which was published in the 19th century in Macau. Using a textbook as researching material can show the real image created by the author. The result shows that people from western countries considered that people in China are rich, hard-working, self-restrained, and care much about relationships. Whether the image in the book could perfectly match the reality in the 19th century? Different historical materials help to support the real image created by Elijah Coleman Bridgman. Finally, not only missionaries can learn Chinese and Chinese culture from the textbook, but also scholars can study the history of the 19th century through it.

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