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Excerpt from Present Conditions in ChinaLesser forms of punishment have been branding on the arm or the face, applied to hardened criminals which has been abolished, and corporal punishment by beating with the bam boo, which has been lightened.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Boo...

Excerpt from Present Conditions in China In a previous course of addresses given under the auspices of the National Geographic Society I had the privilege of speaking upon the Chinese Empire, its people and government. At that time I dwelt mainly upon its long history, its great achievements in the past, and its valuable contribution to the philosophy, science, invention, and industries of the world. I have been asked to speak at this time up...