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" A thousand pieces of gold : "
Adeline Yen Mah.
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BL
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965538
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b719908
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| Main Entry
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Mah, Adeline Yen,1937-
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| Title & Author
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A thousand pieces of gold : : my discovery of China's character in its proverbs /\ Adeline Yen Mah.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed.
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| Publication Statement
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San Francisco :: HarperSanFrancisco,, ©2002.
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xvii, 251 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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0060006390
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: 9780060006396
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Includes bibliographical references (page 249).
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| Abstract
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The author uses proverbs to paint a portrait of the history and culture of China, revealing the historical events and personalities behind the proverbs, as well as assessing their relevance and influence in modern life.
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Sima, Qian,approximately 145 B.C.-approximately 86 B.C., Shi ji.
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Sima, Qian,approximately 145 B.C.-approximately 86 B.C., Shi ji.
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Proverbs, Chinese.
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Proverbs, Chinese.
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Proverbs, Chinese.
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Shi ji (Sima, Qian)
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| Dewey Classification
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398.9/951
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PN6519.C5M26 2002
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| Parallel Title
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My discovery of China's character in its proverbs
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