List of Illustrations p. 7 Introduction p. 9 I. Face p. 16 II. Economy p. 19 III. Industry p. 27 IV. Politeness p. 35 V. The Disregard of Time p. 41 VI. The Disregard of Accuracy p. 48 VII. The Talent for Misunderstanding p. 58 VIII. The Talent for Indirection p. 65 IX. Flexible Inflexibility p. 74 X. Intellectual Turbidity p. 82 XI. The Absence of Nerves p. 90 XII. Contempt for Foreigners p. 98 XIII. The Absence of Public Spirit p. 107 XIV. Conservatism p. 115 XV. Indifference to Comfort and Convenience p. 125 XVI. Physical Vitality p. 144 XVII. Patience and Perseverance p. 152 XVIII. Content and Cheerfulness p. 162 XIX. Filial Piety p. 171 XX. Benevolence p. 186 XXI. The Absence of Sympathy p. 194 XXII. Social Typhoons p. 217 XXIII. Mutual Responsibility and Respect for Law p. 226 XXIV. Mutual Suspicion p. 242 XXV. The Absence of Sincerity p. 266 XXVI. Polytheism, Pantheism, Atheism p. 287 XXVII. The Real Condition of China and Her Present Needs p. 314 Glossary p. 331 Index p. 333