This collection of journals from the North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture, history, and politics of China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring articles on a wide range of topics, from art and literature to science and technology, these volumes are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history or culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.