A Dissertation On the Nature and Character of the Chinese System of Writing

This book is a critical examination of the Chinese writing system by Peter Stephen Du Ponceau. It discusses the origins and evolution of the system and analyzes its structure and grammar. The book includes numerous examples of Chinese characters and their meanings. It is intended for scholars and researchers in the field of linguistics and Chinese studies.

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