James Legge: Missionary And Scholar (1905) - Hardcover

James Legge: Missionary and Scholar is a biographical work written by Helen Edith Legge and published in 1905. The book chronicles the life and accomplishments of James Legge, a Scottish missionary and scholar who spent much of his life in China. Legge is known for his translations of Chinese literature, including the Confucian classics, which were instrumental in introducing Chinese philosophy and culture to the West. The book begins with a brief overview of Legge's early life in Scotland, including his education and religious upbringing. It then delves into his missionary work in China, where he spent over 30 years teaching and preaching to locals. The book also covers Legge's scholarly pursuits, including his translations of Chinese texts and his work as a professor of Chinese at Oxford University.Throughout the book, Legge's character and personality are explored, revealing him to be a dedicated and passionate individual who was deeply committed to his work. The book also provides insight into the cultural and political climate of China during Legge's time there, shedding light on the challenges he faced as a foreigner and a missionary.Overall, James Legge: Missionary and Scholar is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential figures in the study of Chinese literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.