ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

To the Century Company, New York, publishers of Mr. Franck’s “Wandering in Northern China” and “Roving Through Southern China,” grateful acknowledgment is made for permission to use certain of the author’s photographs which first appeared in one or the other of those volumes. The illustrations referred to are on the following pages of this book: 30, 36 (lower), 40, 46, 49, 53, 63, 66, 68, 72, 74, 78, 84, 85, 86, 90, 98, 108, 125, 127, 128, 137, 144, 156, 163, 164, 166, 181, 198, 201, 206, 209, 211, 216, 228, 232, 236, 238.

To the Chinese Consul-General, New York, who gave the proofs of “China” a critical reading, both the author and the publishers are indebted for suggestions and comments.

To Miss Lena M. Franck, the author’s sister, who, as an experienced teacher, was able to give valuable advice, an expression of appreciation is due.

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Area of “China proper” (east and south of heavy line) contrasted with that of the ancient Chinese Empire which included also Manchuria, Mongolia, Sinkiang, and Tibet.

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