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Literary
March 13, 1908
The Big Sandy News
Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Descriptive account of the Ming tomb near Shanghai, revered by Chinese as great rulers second to Confucius. Features two enormous carved figures amid bleak hills. Journey is arduous and dangerous for Western travelers, requiring guides, arms, and provisions.
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AT THE TOMB OF THE MINGS.
Ancient Sepulcher Object of Interest to Travelers In China.
Every traveler in China goes to the tomb of the Mings if he stays more than a few days Shanghal. The Chinese consider the Wings the greatest rulers of the ancient kingdom, and they rank second only to Confucius.
The tomb is composed of two enormous figures facing each other, and elaborately carved in the style affected by Chinese artists centuries ago. Seen in Central Park or Versailles they would look grotesque enough, but standing as they do among bleak and lonely hills, outlined against the clear oriental sky, they have a rude grandeur and imposing simplicity which make them such guardians of imperial dust.
It is not an easy journey the tourist must take if he wishes to pay his respects to the stone giants, nor is it a trip advisable for a woman to undertake, as it lies through a region where hatred of the white devils is considered as much a part of the Chinaman's religion as worship of his ancestors. A donkey and a guide are necessary, and it is also wise to get a party of sightseers together for the excursion if possible, and to go well armed, for once a foolhardy traveler started forth alone from the hotel on the Bubbling Well road, Shanghai, to visit the tomb of the Mings, and he was never heard of again. There are many places in the purlieus of Shanghai even where it is imprudent for a white man to venture alone in broad daylight. An extra donkey is also needed to carry provisions as well as the cameras, for most tourists want a picture of the towering images which have so successfully withstood the wear of the centuries.
Ancient Sepulcher Object of Interest to Travelers In China.
Every traveler in China goes to the tomb of the Mings if he stays more than a few days Shanghal. The Chinese consider the Wings the greatest rulers of the ancient kingdom, and they rank second only to Confucius.
The tomb is composed of two enormous figures facing each other, and elaborately carved in the style affected by Chinese artists centuries ago. Seen in Central Park or Versailles they would look grotesque enough, but standing as they do among bleak and lonely hills, outlined against the clear oriental sky, they have a rude grandeur and imposing simplicity which make them such guardians of imperial dust.
It is not an easy journey the tourist must take if he wishes to pay his respects to the stone giants, nor is it a trip advisable for a woman to undertake, as it lies through a region where hatred of the white devils is considered as much a part of the Chinaman's religion as worship of his ancestors. A donkey and a guide are necessary, and it is also wise to get a party of sightseers together for the excursion if possible, and to go well armed, for once a foolhardy traveler started forth alone from the hotel on the Bubbling Well road, Shanghai, to visit the tomb of the Mings, and he was never heard of again. There are many places in the purlieus of Shanghai even where it is imprudent for a white man to venture alone in broad daylight. An extra donkey is also needed to carry provisions as well as the cameras, for most tourists want a picture of the towering images which have so successfully withstood the wear of the centuries.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Political
Religious
What keywords are associated?
Ming Tomb
China Travel
Shanghai
Ancient Rulers
Stone Guardians
Oriental Sky
Literary Details
Title
At The Tomb Of The Mings.
Subject
Ancient Sepulcher Object Of Interest To Travelers In China.
Key Lines
Every Traveler In China Goes To The Tomb Of The Mings If He Stays More Than A Few Days Shanghal.
The Chinese Consider The Wings The Greatest Rulers Of The Ancient Kingdom, And They Rank Second Only To Confucius.
The Tomb Is Composed Of Two Enormous Figures Facing Each Other, And Elaborately Carved In The Style Affected By Chinese Artists Centuries Ago.
It Is Not An Easy Journey The Tourist Must Take If He Wishes To Pay His Respects To The Stone Giants, Nor Is It A Trip Advisable For A Woman To Undertake.
An Extra Donkey Is Also Needed To Carry Provisions As Well As The Cameras, For Most Tourists Want A Picture Of The Towering Images Which Have So Successfully Withstood The Wear Of The Centuries.