Swans are a type of waterfowl. They resemble geese in appearance, have loud calls, and feed on plants …
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Upholding a Promise: The Enduring Loyalty of an Engaged Couple in Qing Dynasty China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisCheng Yunyuan was a member of a prominent family in the Huainan area. His father, Cheng Xunzhu, sold …
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During the Ming Dynasty, a scholar sat for the Imperial examination and won the coveted prize of ‘Champion’. …