This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: ...Dr Legge in his introduction to the Texts of Taoism--an exhaustive work which forms the thirty-ninth and fortieth volumes of the Sacred Books of the East, and to this I refer the reader who would gain a thorough knowledge of the subject; but I cannot deny myself the satisfaction of quoting a passage which ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: ...Dr Legge in his introduction to the Texts of Taoism--an exhaustive work which forms the thirty-ninth and fortieth volumes of the Sacred Books of the East, and to this I refer the reader who would gain a thorough knowledge of the subject; but I cannot deny myself the satisfaction of quoting a passage which lends the great authority of the learned Professor to the views I have put forward respecting the antiquity of the belief in the Taon. Dr Legge says: --" Prolonged study and research have brought me to the conclusion that there was a Taoism earlier than his; and that before he wrote the Tao-tih-King, the principles taught in it had been promulgated, and the ordering of human conduct and government flowing from them inculcated." With such a clear and authoritative statement as this before us, I think it may be accepted, that it was not needed that Lao-tsze should have either come from, or travelled in the regions of the West, in order to have acquired the doctrines which were subsequently associated with his name. At the time of his interview with Confucius, Lao-tsze must have been approaching his ninetieth year, so that he had reached a very advanced age when he decided on leaving the territory of Chow. But on arriving at the frontier of the State, he was prevailed upon, by the officer who held the post of Warden of the Passes, to stay his steps, until such time as he had committed to writing the opinions, which it is quite evident had already gained him a widespread reputation. Such was the origin of the Tao-tih-King, or according to the terms in which I have translated it, "Thoughts on the nature and manifestation of God." When it was completed, he passed the frontier and renewed his journey, and from that moment--with but one exception--every...
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 172. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1895). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 172. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1895). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 172. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Screen Printing on round Spine Marble Paper in front, look like old binding (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc. ) Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1895]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.
