The Chinese Dragon
Author : L. Newton Hayes
Publisher :
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 30,63 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
Legend of the Chinese Dragon
Author : Marie Sellier
Publisher : NorthSouth Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,34 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780735821521
Book Description
In ancient China, the different tribes lived under the protection of benevolent spirits that took the form of animals--fish, ox, bird, horse, and serpent. But, as often happens, the tribes grew envious of each other and began to fight amongst themselves in the names of their spirits. The children decided to declare a war on war by creating a creature that combined the best of all the spirits and would protect all the people. To this day, the dragon is a symbol of peace and plays an especially important role in the celebration of the Chinese New Year. This timely message of cooperation and empowerment makes this book especially appealing to trade and institutional accounts. Communities with significant Chinese populations will also have a special interest in this title. Catherine Louis' Liu and the Bird was a critical hit with review journals, teachers, and librarians.
All About Chinese Dragons
Author : Roy Bates
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,24 MB
Release : 2007-11-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1435703227
Book Description
All About Chinese Dragons attempts to foster a wider understanding about the Chinese dragon and the many forms it took, in art, legend, and folklore. It is dedicated to the dragon, and its many offshoots and variations, and gives not only details of what a Chinese dragon was, where it was used, and what it was called, but also a few of the hundreds of legends about it that have arisen. The reader will become more acquainted with the dragon, and will gain a greater understanding of this magnificent beast. This book will interest and please the serious student and the enthusiastic tourist alike.
The Power of the Chinese Dragon
Author : Spencer Henson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 12,34 MB
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1137574496
Book Description
This important reader brings together published articles from Palgrave's journal The European Journal of Development Research on the development between China and Africa as well as emerging national economies in the BRICs group. Topics include trade relations, investment in sub-Saharan Africa, global politics of development and more.
Dragon, the Phoenix, and the Beautiful Pearl: A Chinese Dragon Spirit Myth
Author : Anita Yasuda
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 25,90 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 162968256X
Book Description
The Chinese people often told stories that taught the listener about their land. The dragon was thought to be a gentle creature that protected one of the points of the compass. In this myth, the dragon and the phoenix become mountains to protect a beautiful pearl. The Chinese dragon myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Chinese Myth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
St. George and the Chinese Dragon
Author : Henry Bathurst Vaughan
Publisher :
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 32,52 MB
Release : 1902
Category : China
ISBN :
Book Description
Chinese Mythology
Author : Sandra Giddens
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 35,26 MB
Release : 2006-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404207691
Book Description
Provides a brief history of Chinese history and religion, describes the gods and goddesses of Chinese mythology, and presents several myths.
The Mythical Creatures Bible
Author : Brenda Rosen
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 20,50 MB
Release : 2009-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781402765360
Book Description
Mythical creatures that come from the land, sea, air, and beyond your wildest imagination ... -- p.[4] of cover.
Chinese Dragons
Author : Roy Bates
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 25,84 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Art
ISBN :
Book Description
Ancient artefacts and legends indicate that the concept of dragons was imprinted on the Chinese consciousness as far back as the Neolithic era. The dragon - considered divine by all - was sacred to the people and came to symbolize Chinese imperial power and majesty. Dragons are depicted in a wide variety of enchanting shapes and forms: embroidered or woven into textiles, glazed in pottery, carved into roof beams and temple pillars, designed in light or high relief on screens and panels, and cast in bronze. Dragons can change shape, have particular likes and dislikes, and have specific functions. There are said to be nine sons of the dragon, and a multiplicity of dragon types.Chinese Dragons takes us on a fascinating journey through the intriguing complexities of dragon lore, the evolution of the Chinese dragon, the different types of dragons and their uses, the art of the dragon in all its forms, and dragon legends and sightings. This unique book will appeal to anyone interested in folkore, as well as anyone who has ever been, or has dreamt of going, to China.
The Chinese Alligator
Author : John Thorbjarnarson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 23,33 MB
Release : 2010-05-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0801893488
Book Description
Illustrated throughout and featuring the most up-to-date biological information available, this volume is a complete overview of the Chinese alligator, a conservation and cultural icon.
