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America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

1914

Tingfang Wu

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America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

Tingfang Wu

1914

History - American, History - Modern (1750+), Travel Writing

Published in 1914, 'America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat' by Tingfang Wu offers a unique perspective on American society and culture from the viewpoint of a Chinese diplomat. The book examines various aspects of American life, politics, and values during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting the contrasts between American and Chinese cultures. Wu reflects on themes such as democracy, immigration, and education, providing personal anecdotes that enrich his observations of the United States during a transformative period leading up to World War I.

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“You’re thinking somebody came over here, in the middle of a Category 4 hurricane, caught Nelson in the den, whacked him in the head, dragged his body outside, tried to clean up the blood, and then ran off? Seriously?””

— Tingfang Wu

“Bruce said, “Well, dear, you’re not sticking me in one of those places. I’ve always said that when it’s time for the diapers it’s time for the black pill.” “Let’s talk about something else,” Mercer said.””

— Tingfang Wu

“Reed will pull a Trump, file for bankruptcy and hide behind the courts for protection””

— Tingfang Wu

“When they were finally released at noon, they hustled down Pennsylvania Avenue to 15th Street and the Old Ebbitt Grill, where they enjoyed a long lunch with Lindsey and Elaine.””

— Tingfang Wu

“If you ask me, there’s nothing more boring than a sober writer.””

— Tingfang Wu

“In a lame effort to hide some of her bulk, she wore loud flowing robes that would work nicely as bedsheets for a queen-size.””

— Tingfang Wu

“She had just booked three rooms at a small resort near Destin.””

— Tingfang Wu

“Think of the litigation when this goes down. Tens of thousands of lawsuits against the company. Reed will pull a Trump, file for bankruptcy and hide behind the courts for protection.””

— Tingfang Wu

“difference””

— Tingfang Wu

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Tingfang Wu
1842-1922

Chinese diplomat and calligrapher who championed modernization during a transformative era.

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