WhenIwasaBoyinChina——Yanphoulee(李恩富)

1、When I was a boy in China Yanphou LeeBrief introduction of the writer Yanphou lee (李恩富） He was Chinese a member of “children sent to Us for studying” in the late Qing dynasty and graduated from Yale University. After graduation he devoted himself into striving for the benefits of Chinese labors in A

2、merica. Chapter 1 Infancy How our Chinese people reckoned time 1、from the accessions of emperors 2、by cycles of sixty years each The fate of new-born baby 1、name 2、fortune telling How was our Chinese take care of their baby cloth、food Traditional structure of our house Chapter 2 the house and househ

3、old Everyone in China is in strict subjection to somebody children is suject to his parent or guardian the magistrate is considered the father of people he rules on women are subjected to their father or husband Obedience and respectionuHow do Chinese do the housekeeping in ancient China?uWhats the

4、scene of market?uWhats the scene of kitchen?uHow do Chinese observe the table manner?uThe interval between the two mealsuThe way of residence after marriageuOutdoor amusements kite-flying kicking the shuttlecock uIndoor games cricket-fighting dominoes The chapter is mainly based on Lees daily observ

5、ation of the female members of his family .ChildhoodIn spite of the restraint all Chinese children are subject to , little boys and girls used to have good times together at that time .Foot bindingWhen between six and eight years age , all well-born Chinese misses have their feet bound . In Lees opi

6、nion ,it is a fashion they are obliged to follow .StudyingLees sisters are only allowed to study with boys before they were eleven or twelve , then they were thought too old to be left in the society of boys very much ,and couldnt have access to studying any more .Although in Lees opinion , it seems

7、 that Chinese girls still have a good life . In my opinion , girls at that time are oppressed by the old-fashioned ideas . They cant have access to school like their brothers . And when they are married , they can only be restricted to the society of their husbands . As for foot binding , there is n

8、o doubt that it is a miserable custom . It would harm their bodies , making girls disabled and letting them painful during their whole life . The normal footThe bound footSchools in china are usually kept by private gentlemen . The government provides for advanced scholars only . There are also some

9、 things about the course, holiday and punishment . Chapter 7-ReligionsConfucianism Taoism Buddhism CONFUCIANISMTaught by Confucius Moral&Practical TAOISMSuperstitions&Spirits BUDDHISTCame from India Well-believed in ChinaPOINT Peoples religious instinct Neglect of training religious of the y

10、oungChapter 8-HolidaysNumerous:Including birthday and anniversary of death for prominent idols, for local deities who are their special protectors, etc.Some national holidays New year holidayPyrotechnics&JollityLanterns&Dragon parade The feast of Lanterns Dragon boat FestivalDragon boat race

11、s Mid-autumn festivalDelicious moon-cakeCHAPTER IX CHAPTER IX STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.故事情怀CHAPTER IX STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.ADD YOUR TITLEADD YOUR TITLEThey recite with a dramatic power not to be expected from their sluggish movements and stolid countenances.CHAPTER IX

12、 STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.“All classes indulge in this favorite pastime.”CHAPTER IX STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.History of the Three Kingdoms“I have found few books in English its equal.”CHAPTER IX STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.“Picture books are sometimes given to Picture books忠烈七侠五义忠烈七侠五义内页内页CHAPTER IX

13、 STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.CHAPTER IX STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.“”A scholar named ChangCHAPTER IX STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.A pretty “widow”SOLDChang was sold completely.CHAPTER IX STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.ADD YOUR TITLEADD YOUR TITLECHAPTER X CHAPTER X HOW I WENT TO SHANGHAIHOW I WENT TO SHANGHAI离

14、开家乡CHAPTER X HOW I WENT TO SHANGHAIYung Wing容闳容闳the first Chinese student to study in America A brilliant project of educating a number of Chinese boys in America for future service.CHAPTER X HOW I WENT TO SHANGHAI Twelve years old His father died three years ago. Two brothers.CHAPTER X HOW I WENT T

15、O SHANGHAI“”CHAPTER X HOW I WENT TO SHANGHAI“”CHAPTER X HOW I WENT TO SHANGHAI“ We arrived at Hong Kong the next morning.” His cousin left him behind with friends while he went to the theatre.CHAPTER IX STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS.set out to find the theatrebought a ticket.“I had an adventure which I

16、can never forget.”His cousin returned before long and being informed of Lees escapade gave him a sound whipping.CHAPTER X HOW I WENT TO SHANGHAI”“C CHAPTERHAPTER 11 12 11 12Chinese and American Cultural RelationsChinese and American Cultural Relations周伊琳周伊琳BRIEF INTRODUCTIONExperience of making preparation for going to AmericaHis impressions and feelings when he first arrived in AmericaIMPRESSION OF AMERICADifferences from Chinaindustrial pro